Which term of the progression 20,1914,1812,1734..is the first negative term?

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2023-02-09

Which term of the progression 20,19 1/4,18 1/2,17 3/4..is the first negative term?

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Marcel Yoder

Marcel Yoder

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20 , 19 1 4 , 18 1 2 , 17 3 4 = 20 , 77 4 , 37 2 , 71 4 , . . . . a = 20 , d = 77 4 20 = 77 80 4 = 3 4 Let an is first negative term  a + ( n 1 ) < 0 20 + ( n 1 ) ( 3 4 ) < 0 20 + 3 4 < 3 4 n 83 4 < 3 4 n n > 83 4 × 4 3 n > 83 3 = 27.66 28th term will be the first negative term of given A.P.

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