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  • 18-09-2021
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The 4th term of an AP is 6. If the sum of the 8th and 9th terms is -72, the com. mon difference is:​

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Answer:

t(4) = 6 ---- a + 3d = 6

t(8) + t(9) = -72

a+7d + a+8d = -72

2a + 15d = -72

double the first equation

2a + 6d = 12

subtract them

9d = -84

d = -84/9 = -28/3

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