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Which term of the AP: 121, 117, 113, . . ., is its first negative term? [Hint: Find n for an < 0] Q.1

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  1. Given the AP series is 121, 117, 113, . . .,

    Thus, first term, a = 121

    Common difference, d = 117-121= -4

    By the nth term formula,

    an = a+(n −1)d

    Therefore,

    an = 121+(n−1)(-4)

    = 121-4n+4

    =125-4n

    To find the first negative term of the series, an < 0

    Therefore,

    125-4n < 0

    125 < 4n

    n>125/4

    n>31.25

    Therefore, the first negative term of the series is 32nd term.

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