Mathematics
For the following A.P.s, write the first term a and the common difference d.
(i) 3, 1, -1, -3, ….
(ii)
(iii) -3.2, -3, -2.8, -2.6, …
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(i) First term = a = 3 and common difference = d = 1 - 3 = -2.
(ii) First term = a = and common difference = d = .
(iii) First term = a = -3.2 and common difference = d = -3 - (-3.2) = 0.2.
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