Asked by amira

The terms 4x + 36, 2x - 6, and 3x - 27 are consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence. What is the value of x ?

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Answered by Steve
since the difference is constant,

(2x-6) - (4x+36) = (3x-27) - (2x-6)
now just solve for x
Answered by s.harini
2x-6-4x-36=3x-27-2x-6
2x-4x-3x+2x=-27-6+36
-5x=3
x=-3
x=-3_5
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