Math Problem Statement

Find the 91st term of the arithmetic sequence 28, comma, 8, comma, minus, 12, comma, point, point, .28,8,−12,

Solution

To find the 91st term of the arithmetic sequence, we need to identify the first term (aa) and the common difference (dd) of the sequence.

Step 1: Identify the First Term and Common Difference

The first term (aa) is the first number in the sequence: a=28a = 28

The common difference (dd) is the difference between consecutive terms: d=828=20d = 8 - 28 = -20

So, the common difference is 20-20.

Step 2: Use the Formula for the nn-th Term of an Arithmetic Sequence

The formula for the nn-th term (ana_n) of an arithmetic sequence is: an=a+(n1)da_n = a + (n - 1) \cdot d

To find the 91st term, set n=91n = 91:

a91=28+(911)(20)a_{91} = 28 + (91 - 1) \cdot (-20)

Step 3: Calculate the 91st Term

Now, substitute the values:

a91=28+90(20)a_{91} = 28 + 90 \cdot (-20)

a91=281800a_{91} = 28 - 1800

a91=1772a_{91} = -1772

Conclusion

The 91st term of the arithmetic sequence is: 1772\boxed{-1772}

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Relative Questions:

  1. What is the formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How can we find the number of terms in a finite arithmetic sequence?
  3. How does changing the common difference affect the arithmetic sequence?
  4. Can an arithmetic sequence have a common difference of zero?
  5. How do we find the nn-th term if given any two terms of an arithmetic sequence?

Tip:

When working with arithmetic sequences, remember that the common difference can be negative, indicating that the sequence is decreasing!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Sequences and Series

Formulas

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

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10