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−3,12,27, what is the answer

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Answer:

The next term is 42

Explanation:

Let's use Arithmetic Progression

a₁ = - 3

a₂ = 12

a₃ = 27

Now,

The Formula of Common Difference d is

d = a₂ - a₁

= 12 - (-3)

= 12 + 3

d = 15

d = a₃ - a₂

= 27 - 12

d = 15

Here, the common difference is same

aₙ = aₙ₋₁ + d

a₄ = a₄₋₁ + 15

a₄ = a₃ + 15

a₄ = 27 + 15

a₄ = 42

So, The next term is 42

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