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For what value of n, the nth term of A.P. 63, 65, 67,……... and nth term of A.P. 3. 10. 17. ...... are equal to each other?

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To find the value of \( n \) for which the \( n \)th term of the first A.P. (63, 65, 67, ...) is equal to the \( n \)th term of the second A.P. (3, 10, 17, ...), we will use the formula for the \( n \)th term of an arithmetic progression (A.P.), which is given by: \[ T_n = a + (n - 1) \cdot d \] where \( a \) is the first term and \( d \) is the common difference. ### Step 1: Identify the first A.P. - First A.P.: 63, 65, 67, ... - First term \( a_1 = 63 \) - Common difference \( d_1 = 65 - 63 = 2 \) The \( n \)th term of the first A.P. can be expressed as: \[ T_n^{(1)} = 63 + (n - 1) \cdot 2 \] ### Step 2: Identify the second A.P. - Second A.P.: 3, 10, 17, ... - First term \( a_2 = 3 \) - Common difference \( d_2 = 10 - 3 = 7 \) The \( n \)th term of the second A.P. can be expressed as: \[ T_n^{(2)} = 3 + (n - 1) \cdot 7 \] ### Step 3: Set the two \( n \)th terms equal to each other We need to find \( n \) such that: \[ T_n^{(1)} = T_n^{(2)} \] This gives us the equation: \[ 63 + (n - 1) \cdot 2 = 3 + (n - 1) \cdot 7 \] ### Step 4: Simplify the equation Expanding both sides: \[ 63 + 2n - 2 = 3 + 7n - 7 \] This simplifies to: \[ 61 + 2n = -4 + 7n \] ### Step 5: Rearranging the equation Now, we will rearrange the equation to isolate \( n \): \[ 61 + 2n + 4 = 7n \] \[ 65 = 7n - 2n \] \[ 65 = 5n \] ### Step 6: Solve for \( n \) Dividing both sides by 5: \[ n = \frac{65}{5} = 13 \] ### Conclusion The value of \( n \) for which the \( n \)th terms of both A.P.s are equal is: \[ \boxed{13} \] ---
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