Mathematics

The nth term of an A.P. is 7n - 5. Its common difference is :

  1. 2

  2. 9

  3. 16

  4. 7

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Answer

Given,

nth term = 7n - 5

(n - 1)th term = 7(n - 1) - 5 = 7n - 7 - 5

= 7n - 12.

By formula,

d = nth term - (n - 1)th term

= (7n - 5) - (7n - 12)

= 7n - 7n - 5 + 12

= 7.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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