Question
The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is and their product is -1. Find the terms.
Solution
Let a, ar be the three numbers in G.P.
Since their products is -1
∴
or a = - 1
Since the sum of the numbers
∴
-12 - 12r - 12r2 = 13r
4r(3r + 4) + 3(3r + 4) = 0 or
When a = -1 and then numbers are or
When a = -1 and then numbers are or