If 6, P, and 14 are consecutive terms in an Arithmetic Progression (AP), find the value of P.
A
9
B
10
C
6
D
8
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
6, p, 14
14 - p = p - 6
14 + 6 = p - 6
14 + 6 = p + p
\(\frac{2p}{2}\)
= \(\frac{20}{2}\)
p = 10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #57150)