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2024Q6(ii)(a)Arithmetic Progression
NumericalModerate1.5 marks
6(ii)

The nth term of an Arithmetic Progression (A.P.) is given by the relation Tn = 6(7 - n). Find ∶

its first term and common difference

Topic: Arithmetic progression

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Answer

Exam answer

First term = 36; common difference = −6.

Explanation

Tₙ=6(7−n)=42−6n. T₁=36 and T₂−T₁=−6.

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