If \( x+2, x+3, \) and \( 2x^2 + 1 \) are 3 consecutive terms of an A.P, find the possible values of \( x \).

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1. 1/2 or 3/4
2. ±3/2
3. ±3/2 or -1
4. ±1/2

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