The missing number in the arithmetic sequence 60,51 blank , 33 is

Mathematics · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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We have,

arithmetic sequence  60,51, _ , 33

So, a = 60 

d = a2 - a1 

= 51 - 60

= -9

We know, a3 = a + 2d 

a3 = 60 + 2(-9)

= 60 - 18

= 42

So, Missing number is 42.