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Which term of the sequence is the first negative term?




We know, an = a + (n – 1)d where a is first term or a1 and d is common difference and n is any natural number






Now, to find first negative term


Put an < 0







⇒ n > 33


Hence, 34th term is first negative term of given A.P


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