JEE MainMathematicsSequences and SeriesMCQ+4 / −1
If 1, are in A.P. then x equals
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Let the three terms in A.P. be
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For three numbers in A.P., the middle term is the average of the other two: So,
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Convert the base logarithm to base : Hence, Therefore the A.P. condition becomes
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Write as :
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Since logarithms with the same base are equal, their arguments are equal: Simplify:
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Let Then So the equation becomes Multiply by :
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Solve the quadratic: So, But , so
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Thus,
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Check options:
- A: ❌
- B: ✅
- C: ❌
- D: ❌
Therefore, the correct answer is B.
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