In an arithmetic progression, the first three terms are $4$, $x$ and $y$ respectively. In a geometric progression, the first three terms are $x$, $y$ and $18$ respectively. You are told that both $x$ and $y$ are positive.
(i)[4]
Determine the values of $x$ and $y$.
(ii)[3]
Determine the fourth term of each progression.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Valid relation from AP, for example $y=2x-4$” …