The nth term of an A.P. is 6n+2. Find the common difference.

an= 6n + 2

Put n = 1


A1= 6(1) + 2 = 8


Put n = 2


A2= 6(2) + 2 = 14


Common difference, d = a2 – a1 = 14 – 8 = 6


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