The 5th and 10th term of an AP are 0 and 10 in respectively.find the 20th term.

3 answers

A20=a10 + 10d=
5th and 10th term of an AP are 0 and 10
a+4d = 0
a+9d = 10
subtract
5d = 10
d = 2

a + 4(2) = 0
a + 8 = 0
a = -8

term(20) = a + 19d = .....
the 10th term is 5 differences beyond the fifth

5 d = 10 - 0 ... d = 2