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Is 2012 a term of arithmetic sequence of 5,13,18​

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for the given A.P

5,9,13,...

First term (a)=5

common difference (d) = 9-5=4

Let Tn=2012

a +(n-1) d=2012

5 +(n-1) 4=2012

(n-1) 4=2012-5

(n-1)4=2007

n-1=501.75

n=1+501.75

n=502.75 -- - - - - -> which is not possible.

No.of terms can never in fraction.

Hence, 2012 is not a term of given A.P

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