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The 3rd and 8th term of an arithmetic progression are -13 and 2 respectively. What is the 14th term?

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Correct Answer: Option C
Let the first term of an AP = a and the common difference = d
3rd term of AP = A3 = a + 2d = -13 ...... (1)
8th term = A8 = a + 7d = 2 ...... (2)
Subtracting equation (1) from (2), we get :
⇒ 7d - 2d = 2 - (-13)
⇒ 5d = 15
⇒ d = $$\frac{{15}}{5}$$ = 3
Substituting it in equation (2)
⇒ a = 2 - 7(3) = 2 - 21 = -19
∴ 14th term = A14 = a + 13d
= -19 + 13(3)
= -19 + 39
= 20
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