The Sum of Three Consecutive Terms in an Arithmetic Sequence

question 16

Multiple Choice

The sum of three consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence is 30, and their product is 750. Find the three terms. (Suggestion: Let x denote the middle term and d the common difference.)

• A) 5, 9, 13
• B) 4, 9, 14
• C) 5, 10, 15
• D) 1, 10, 15
• E) 6, 10, 14

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