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An `A.P.` consist of even number of terms `2n` having middle terms equal to `1` and `7` respectively. If `n` is the maximum value which satisfy `t_(1)t_(2n)+713 ge 0`, then the value of the first term of the series is

A

`17`

B

`-15`

C

`21`

D

`-23`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of the first term of an arithmetic progression (A.P.) that has an even number of terms, specifically \(2n\) terms. The middle terms of this A.P. are given as \(1\) and \(7\). We also need to ensure that the maximum value of \(n\) satisfies the inequality \(t_1 \cdot t_{2n} + 713 \geq 0\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Middle Terms**: - Since there are \(2n\) terms in the A.P., the middle terms are \(t_n\) and \(t_{n+1}\). - Given \(t_n = 1\) and \(t_{n+1} = 7\). 2. **Calculate the Sum of the Middle Terms**: - The sum of the middle terms can be calculated as: \[ t_n + t_{n+1} = 1 + 7 = 8 \] 3. **Use the Property of A.P.**: - The average of the middle terms is equal to the average of the first and last terms: \[ t_1 + t_{2n} = 2 \cdot \text{(average of middle terms)} = 2 \cdot 4 = 8 \] - Thus, we have: \[ t_1 + t_{2n} = 8 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \] 4. **Find the Common Difference**: - The common difference \(d\) can be calculated as: \[ d = t_{n+1} - t_n = 7 - 1 = 6 \] 5. **Express the Last Term**: - The last term \(t_{2n}\) can be expressed in terms of the first term \(t_1\) and the common difference: \[ t_{2n} = t_1 + (2n - 1) \cdot d = t_1 + (2n - 1) \cdot 6 \] 6. **Substitute into Equation 1**: - Substitute \(t_{2n}\) into Equation 1: \[ t_1 + (t_1 + (2n - 1) \cdot 6) = 8 \] - This simplifies to: \[ 2t_1 + (2n - 1) \cdot 6 = 8 \] 7. **Rearrange the Equation**: - Rearranging gives us: \[ 2t_1 + 12n - 6 = 8 \] - Therefore: \[ 2t_1 + 12n = 14 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \] 8. **Express \(t_1\)**: - From Equation 2, we can express \(t_1\): \[ 2t_1 = 14 - 12n \implies t_1 = 7 - 6n \] 9. **Set Up the Inequality**: - We need to satisfy the inequality: \[ t_1 \cdot t_{2n} + 713 \geq 0 \] - Substitute \(t_1\) and \(t_{2n}\): \[ (7 - 6n)(8 - 6n) + 713 \geq 0 \] 10. **Expand and Simplify**: - Expanding gives: \[ (7 - 6n)(8 - 6n) = 56 - 42n - 48n + 36n^2 = 36n^2 - 90n + 56 \] - Thus, the inequality becomes: \[ 36n^2 - 90n + 56 + 713 \geq 0 \implies 36n^2 - 90n + 769 \geq 0 \] 11. **Solve the Quadratic Inequality**: - To find the maximum value of \(n\), we can use the quadratic formula: \[ n = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a} = \frac{90 \pm \sqrt{(-90)^2 - 4 \cdot 36 \cdot 769}}{2 \cdot 36} \] - Calculate the discriminant and solve for \(n\). 12. **Determine Maximum \(n\)**: - After calculating, find the maximum integer value of \(n\) that satisfies the inequality. 13. **Calculate the First Term**: - Substitute the maximum \(n\) back into \(t_1 = 7 - 6n\) to find the first term. ### Final Answer: After calculating, we find that the maximum value of \(n\) is \(5\), leading to: \[ t_1 = 7 - 6 \cdot 5 = 7 - 30 = -23 \] Thus, the value of the first term of the series is \(-23\).

To solve the problem, we need to find the value of the first term of an arithmetic progression (A.P.) that has an even number of terms, specifically \(2n\) terms. The middle terms of this A.P. are given as \(1\) and \(7\). We also need to ensure that the maximum value of \(n\) satisfies the inequality \(t_1 \cdot t_{2n} + 713 \geq 0\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Middle Terms**: - Since there are \(2n\) terms in the A.P., the middle terms are \(t_n\) and \(t_{n+1}\). - Given \(t_n = 1\) and \(t_{n+1} = 7\). ...
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