Math Problem Statement

Solve for the indicated term

Solve for the indicated term based on the arithmetic sequences in the image provided.

Solution

From the image, it looks like we are dealing with arithmetic sequence problems where we need to solve for a specific term, the common difference, or the number of terms in a sequence. Here's a breakdown for each problem shown:

Problem 28: Given the first term a1=5a_1 = 5 and the 10th term a10=85a_{10} = 85, we need to find the common difference dd.

Using the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence, an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n-1) \cdot d, we can plug in the known values: a10=5+(101)d=85a_{10} = 5 + (10-1) \cdot d = 85

Problem 29: Given the first term a1=4a_1 = 4 and the 12th term a12=26a_{12} = 26, we need to find the common difference dd as well.

Using the same formula: a12=4+(121)d=26a_{12} = 4 + (12-1) \cdot d = 26

Problem 30: Given the first term a1=1a_1 = -1, the common difference d=5d = 5, and the nth term an=34a_n = 34, we need to find the number of terms nn.

Again, using the nth term formula: an=1+(n1)5=34a_n = -1 + (n-1) \cdot 5 = 34

Let's solve these equations to find the values of dd and nn.Here are the solutions for each problem:

Problem 28: The common difference dd is 809\frac{80}{9} or approximately 8.898.89.

Problem 29: The common difference dd is 22.

Problem 30: The sequence has 88 terms.

Would you like to understand more about any of these problems or do you have any other questions?

Here are some follow-up topics you might consider:

  1. How does changing the common difference dd affect the sequence?
  2. What would the sequence look like if you extended it to more terms?
  3. How do you find the sum of the first nn terms in an arithmetic sequence?
  4. Can you have a negative common difference? What does it signify?
  5. How does the formula for the nth term derive from the sequence definition?

Tip: Always verify your arithmetic sequence results by substituting back into the original formula to ensure consistency and correctness.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra

Formulas

a_n = a_1 + (n-1) * d

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11