The sum of three terms in AP is 15. If the first two terms are each decreased by 1 and the last is increased by 1 then the resulting terms are in GP. find the numbers.

3, 5, ,7 or 9, 5, 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the three terms in AP be a - d, a & a + d

where a = First term and d = Common difference.

Condition 1: sum of three terms in AP is 15.

a - d + a + a + d = 15

3a = 15

a = 15/3

a = 5

Condition 2: When first two terms are each decreased by 1 and the last is increased by 1 then new terms so obtained will be as follows:

a - d - 1, a - 1, a + d + 1

These terms are in G.P.

you could deduce the conclusion directly using the facts pertaining to the specific situation.

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