Math Problem Statement

Find the 65th term of the arithmetic sequence minus, 10, comma, 9, comma, 28, comma, point, point, .−10,9,28

Solution

To find the 65th term of the arithmetic sequence, we need to follow these steps:

  1. Identify the first term (aa): The first term is given as a=10a = -10.

  2. Find the common difference (dd): To find the common difference, subtract the first term from the second term: d=9(10)=9+10=19.d = 9 - (-10) = 9 + 10 = 19.

    Verify the difference between the second and third terms: d=289=19.d = 28 - 9 = 19. So, the common difference d=19d = 19.

  3. Use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence: an=a+(n1)da_n = a + (n - 1) \cdot d where aa is the first term, dd is the common difference, and nn is the term number.

  4. Substitute the known values: a65=10+(651)19a_{65} = -10 + (65 - 1) \cdot 19 a65=10+6419a_{65} = -10 + 64 \cdot 19 a65=10+1216a_{65} = -10 + 1216 a65=1206.a_{65} = 1206.

So, the 65th term of the sequence is 12061206.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the formula for the sum of the first nn terms in an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence when terms are not consecutive?
  3. What is the 100th term of this arithmetic sequence?
  4. Can an arithmetic sequence have a decreasing pattern? If yes, what changes in the formula?
  5. How can we check if a given sequence is arithmetic?

Tip: Always verify the common difference by checking between multiple consecutive terms to ensure accuracy!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Linear Patterns

Formulas

nth term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a + (n - 1) * d

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10