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


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