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2017

Mathematics

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The 3rd term of an A.P is 4x2Y4x-2Y and the 9th term is 10x8y10x-8y, find the common difference

A.

X-Y

B.

19X-17Y

C.

2X

D.

8X-4Y

Correct Answer: X-Y

Explanation

U33 = a+2d=4X2Ya+2d = 4X-2Y -----------(1)
U99 = a+8d=10x8ya + 8d = 10x - 8y ------------(2)

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6d=6x+6y-6d = -6x + 6y

*Divide through by 6

.°. d=xyd= x-y

U33 = a+2d=4X2Ya+2d = 4X-2Y -----------(1)
U99 = a+8d=10x8ya + 8d = 10x - 8y ------------(2)

__________________________

6d=6x+6y-6d = -6x + 6y

*Divide through by 6

.°. d=xyd= x-y

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