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If 32sin2α-1,14 and 34-2sin2α are the first three terms of an A.P. for some α , then the sixth term of this A.P. is
MathematicsSequences and SeriesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (05 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 66
  • B 81
  • C 65
  • D 78
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 66

If a, b, c are in AP, then b is A.M of a & c

 2 b=a+c

28=32sin2α-1+34-2sin2α

Putting, 32sin2α=x we get,

28=x3+81xx2-84x+243=0

(x-3)(x-81)=0

 32sin2α=3 or 34

sin2α=12sin2α2

Terms are 1,14,27, then

T6=1+5(13)=66

 

 

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