Insert three numbers between and so that all five numbers are in an arithmetic sequence.

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Arithmetic Progressions · Arithmetic Progressions

Problem

Insert three numbers between

50

and

44

so that all five numbers are in an arithmetic sequence. (a) Insert three numbers between

50

and

44

so that all five numbers are in an arithmetic sequence. (b) Assuming the sequence continues, find the first negative term of the sequence.