Foundation
Mathematics Foundation
nth term of AP
Question

What is the common difference of an AP in which a18 – a14 = 32 ?

4

– 4

8

– 8

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Solution

a18 – a14 = 32 ⇒ (a + 17d) – (a + 13d) = 32 ⇒ 4d = 32 ⇒ d = 8.