For what value of n, the nth terms of the arithmetic progressions and
are equal?
Given, A.P. = 63, 65, 67,…
A.P.’ = 3, 10, 17,…
Let for A.P.,
First term, a = 63, d = 65 – 63 = 2
And nth term = an
an = 63 + (n – 1) 2
= 63 + 2n – 2
= 61 + 2n
For A.P.’
First term, a = 3, d = 10 – 3 = 7
nth term = an
Now nth term of both A.P. are equal
61 + 2n = -4 + 7n
7n – 2n = 61 + 4
n = 13
Hence, 13th term of both the A.P. are equal