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In A.P 9, 7, 5, ………
Here first term (a) = 9 and d = 7 – 9 = -2 {or 5 – 7 = -2}
nth term (an) = a + (n – 1) d = 9 + (n – 1) (-2) = 9 – 2n + 2 = 11 –2n
Now in A.P. 15, 12, 9, …..
Here first term (a) = 15 and (d) = 12 – 15 = -3
nth term (an) = a + (n – 1) d = 15 + (n – 1) x (-3)
The nth term of first A.P. = nth term of second A.P.
11 – 2n = 18 – 3n
=> -2n + 3n = 18 – 11
=> n = 7
Hence n = 7