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The APs 100, 96, 92, ... and 20, 24, 28, ... have equal nth terms for one value of n. Which term is it, and what is its value?

Class 10nth Term of an APAlgebra — Sequences
  • Athe 10th term, value 64
  • Bthe 12th term, value 56
  • Cthe 11th term, value 60
  • Dthe 11th term, value 56

Step-by-Step Solution

First AP: . Second AP: . Setting them equal, gives , so and the common value is 104 - 44 = 60 (and 16 + 44 = 60). The 10th terms are 64 and 56, the 12th terms are 56 and 64 - close, but not equal.
Answer: C) the 11th term, value 60

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