# math

in an AP the 10th term is 54 and 5th term is 4 times the 2nd term . Find the 1st term 'a' and common difference 'd'

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asked by jomon
1. a+9d = 54
a+4d = 4
5d=50

d = 10
a = -36

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posted by Steve

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