Arithmetic Progression: Find Common Difference with Given First Term and Ratio

[osirvics]

Homework Statement

The first term of an a.p is -8, the ratio of the 7th term to the 9th term is 5:8. what is the common difference of the progression?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I've tried... it confuses me. Can anyone give me some hints or tips...?

 

[SammyS]

Homework Statement

The first term of an a.p is -8, the ratio of the 7th term to the 9th term is 5:8. what is the common difference of the progression?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I've tried... it confuses me. Can anyone give me some hints or tips...?

Hello osirvics. Welcome to PF !

In the future, you need to show your attempt at a solution.

Do you know a general formula for the n^th term in an arithmetic progression ? What is that formula?

 

[osirvics]

Okay, thanks.
Yes, tn = a + (n – 1) d.
but i don't know how to implement it. this statement "the ratio of the 7th term to the 9th term is 5:8" is confusing me.

 

[berkeman]

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