Math Problem Statement

The sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic progression is given by Sn = 3n^2 + 5n. (a) Find (i) the first term and common difference, (ii) the sum from the 10th term to the 20th term. (b) The first three terms of a geometric progression are x + 1, 3x, 5x + 2, where all terms are positive. (i) Find the value of x. (ii) Calculate the sum of the first 10 terms.

Solution

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Problem (a)

Hasil tambah nn sebutan pertama bagi suatu janjang aritmetik diberikan oleh Sn=3n2+5nS_n = 3n^2 + 5n. Cari (i) Sebutan pertama dan beza sepunya. (ii) Hasil tambah dari sebutan ke-10 hingga ke sebutan ke-20.

(i) Sebutan pertama dan beza sepunya:

The sum of the first nn terms SnS_n of an arithmetic progression (AP) is given by: Sn=3n2+5nS_n = 3n^2 + 5n

To find the first term aa and the common difference dd, we use: S1=aS_1 = a S2=a+(a+d)=2a+dS_2 = a + (a + d) = 2a + d

From Sn=3n2+5nS_n = 3n^2 + 5n, we get: S1=3(1)2+5(1)=3+5=8S_1 = 3(1)^2 + 5(1) = 3 + 5 = 8 So, a=8a = 8.

For S2S_2: S2=3(2)2+5(2)=34+10=12+10=22S_2 = 3(2)^2 + 5(2) = 3 \cdot 4 + 10 = 12 + 10 = 22

The second term can also be written as: S2=a+(a+d)=2a+dS_2 = a + (a + d) = 2a + d 22=2(8)+d22 = 2(8) + d 22=16+d22 = 16 + d d=6d = 6

Therefore, the first term aa is 8, and the common difference dd is 6.

(ii) Hasil tambah dari sebutan ke-10 hingga ke sebutan ke-20:

We need to find the sum from the 10th term to the 20th term. This can be written as: S10 to 20=S20S9S_{10 \text{ to } 20} = S_{20} - S_{9}

Using Sn=3n2+5nS_n = 3n^2 + 5n: S20=3(20)2+5(20)=3(400)+100=1200+100=1300S_{20} = 3(20)^2 + 5(20) = 3(400) + 100 = 1200 + 100 = 1300 S9=3(9)2+5(9)=3(81)+45=243+45=288S_9 = 3(9)^2 + 5(9) = 3(81) + 45 = 243 + 45 = 288

Thus, the sum from the 10th to the 20th term is: S10 to 20=1300288=1012S_{10 \text{ to } 20} = 1300 - 288 = 1012

Problem (b)

Tiga sebutan pertama bagi suatu janjang geometri ialah x+1,3x,5x+2x + 1, 3x, 5x + 2. Cari nilai xx.

The first three terms of a geometric progression (GP) are given as x+1,3x,5x+2x + 1, 3x, 5x + 2.

For a GP, the ratio between successive terms is constant. Thus: 3xx+1=5x+23x\frac{3x}{x + 1} = \frac{5x + 2}{3x}

Cross-multiplying gives: 3x(3x)=(x+1)(5x+2)3x(3x) = (x + 1)(5x + 2) 9x2=5x2+2x+5x+29x^2 = 5x^2 + 2x + 5x + 2 9x2=5x2+7x+29x^2 = 5x^2 + 7x + 2 4x27x2=04x^2 - 7x - 2 = 0

Solving this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula x=b±b24ac2ax = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}: a=4,b=7,c=2a = 4, \, b = -7, \, c = -2 x=7±49+328x = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{49 + 32}}{8} x=7±818x = \frac{7 \pm \sqrt{81}}{8} x=7±98x = \frac{7 \pm 9}{8}

Thus, xx can be: x=168=2orx=28=14x = \frac{16}{8} = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad x = \frac{-2}{8} = -\frac{1}{4}

Problem (c)

Hitung hasil tambah bagi 10 sebutan pertama.

This problem appears to be a continuation, but let's calculate the sum of the first 10 terms of the arithmetic progression given in (a).

The sum of the first 10 terms S10S_{10} for the AP is: S10=3(10)2+5(10)=3(100)+50=300+50=350S_{10} = 3(10)^2 + 5(10) = 3(100) + 50 = 300 + 50 = 350

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Here are five related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What is the sum of the first 15 terms of the arithmetic progression?
  2. How do you derive the general term of an arithmetic progression from its sum formula?
  3. What are the steps to solve a quadratic equation like 4x27x2=04x^2 - 7x - 2 = 0 using the quadratic formula?
  4. How do you find the sum of the first nn terms of a geometric progression?
  5. What are the properties of a geometric progression that differentiate it from an arithmetic progression?

Tip: When dealing with sequences and series, always ensure you understand the formulas for the sum of terms and the general term. These are crucial for solving most problems involving progressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Progression
Geometric Progression
Quadratic Equations
Sum of Series

Formulas

Sn = n/2 * [2a + (n - 1)d]
Sn = 3n^2 + 5n
Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a

Theorems

Properties of Arithmetic Progression
Properties of Geometric Progression

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 9-11