Answer:
x = 25, y = 28
Step-by-step explanation:
The n th term of an AP is
[tex]a_{n}[/tex] = a₁ + (n - 1)d
where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference
Here a₁ = 22 and
a₄ = a₁ + 3d = 31 , that is
22 + 3d = 31 ( subtract 22 from both sides )
3d = 9 ( divide both sides by 3 )
d = 3
Thus
x = 22 + 3 = 25
y = 25 + 3 = 28
