Q2 IUustrat•on 5:
term or the sequence —6, —2, 2,
is 394?
Solution: First an observe that the dmerence Of utive
common. So is an Ap.
Its first tem a = —6
Common difference = 4
Therefore the general term is given by
4n—4
or a, = an — 10
Let an = 394
so, 4n - 10 • 394
Thus 4n = 394 10.404
Hence n 404/4 101.
i.e. 394 is 101st term.
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