Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
nth term = a +(n-1)d
a3 = 116 ; a + 2d = 116 ---------(i)
a7 = 180; a + 6d = 180 -------(ii)
multiply (ii) by -1. so a will be eliminated
a + 2d = 116 ---------(i)
(ii)*-1 <u>-a - 6d = -180</u> -------(ii) { Now add the two equations}
- 4d = -64
d = -64/-4
d = 16
Plug in the value of d in equation (i),
a + 2*16 = 116
a + 32 = 116
a = 116 - 32
a = 84
12th term = 84 + 11* 16 = 84 + 176 = 260
Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let's find the answer.
Because we have 3 equations and 3 variables (x1, x2, x3) a 3x3 matrix (A) can be constructed by using their respectively coefficients.
Equations:
Eq. 1 : x1 + 2x2 + 5x3 = 5
Eq. 2 : x1 + x2 + x3 = 6
E1. 3 : 4x1 + 6x2 + 5x3 = 7
Coefficients for x1 ; x2 ; x3
From eq. 1 : 1 ; 2 ; 5
From eq. 2 : 1 ; 1 ; 1
From eq. 3 : 4 ; 6 ; 5
So matrix A is:
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And the vector of vriables (X) is:
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Now we can find the resulting vector (B) using the 'resulting values' from each equation:
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In conclusion, AX=B is:
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If we add the equations it looks like
-5y + 8x + 5y + 2x = -18+58
so 10x=40
so x=40/10=4
now let's replace x by 4 in the second equation
5y +2*4=58
5y=58-2*4=58-8=50
so y=50/5=10
so (x, y) = (2, 10)