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What value of m will m+9, 2m-1, and 2m+7 are the consecutive terms of an

arithmetic progression?

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Answer:

m = 18

Explanation:

In an arithmetic progression, the middle term of three is half the sum of the terms on either side.

a1 +a3 = 2(a2)

(m +9) +(2m +7) = 2(2m -1)

3m +16 = 4m -2 . . . . . . collect terms

18 = m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . add 2-3m

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