If 9th term of an A.P. is Zero, prove that its 29th term is double the 19th term.
Given,
9th term of an A.P is 0
⇒ a9 = 0
To prove: a29 = 2a19
We know, an = a + (n – 1)d where a is first term or a1 and d is common difference and n is any natural number
When n = 9:
∴ a9 = a + (9 – 1)d
⇒ a9 = a + 8d
According to question:
a9 = 0
⇒ a + 8d = 0
⇒ a = -8d
When n = 19:
∴ a19 = a + (19 – 1)d
⇒ a19 = a + 18d
⇒ a19 = -8d + 18d
⇒ a19 = 10d
When n = 29:
∴ a29 = a + (29 – 1)d
⇒ a29 = a + 28d
{∵ a = -8d}
⇒ a29 = -8d + 28d
⇒ a29 = 20d
⇒ a29 = 2×10d
{∵ a19 = 10d}
⇒ a29 = 2a19
Hence Proved