Grade 10Algebrain an ap if Sm=n and Sn=m then find sum of first (m-n) terms sanyam 8 Years agoGrade 10
Arun8 Years agoDear Student I think ur question is a bit incorrect....sum of m+n term proveFirst term = a , common difference = dSm = n→m/2(2a + (m-1)d) = n …….(1)Sn = m→n/2(2a + (n-1)d) = m ……..(2)Eq. (2) – (1)2a(n-m) + d(n2-n-m2+m)=2m-nn-m{2a + d(n+m-1)}=-2(n-m) …….(3)2a + d(n+m-1) = -2Now, Sm+n = m+n/2{2a+(m+n-1)d}=-(m+n) (using eq. 3) RegardsArun (askIITians forum expert)