Math Problem Statement

Write the first five terms of the arithmetic sequence whose first term is 4​, and whose common difference is 7. Question content area bottom Part 1 a 1equals    enter your response here

Solution

To write the first five terms of the arithmetic sequence, we use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence:

an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n-1)d

Where:

  • a1a_1 is the first term,
  • dd is the common difference,
  • nn is the term number.

Given:

  • a1=4a_1 = 4
  • d=7d = 7

Calculate the first five terms:

  1. For n=1n = 1: a1=4a_1 = 4

  2. For n=2n = 2: a2=a1+(21)d=4+7=11a_2 = a_1 + (2-1)d = 4 + 7 = 11

  3. For n=3n = 3: a3=a1+(31)d=4+27=18a_3 = a_1 + (3-1)d = 4 + 2 \cdot 7 = 18

  4. For n=4n = 4: a4=a1+(41)d=4+37=25a_4 = a_1 + (4-1)d = 4 + 3 \cdot 7 = 25

  5. For n=5n = 5: a5=a1+(51)d=4+47=32a_5 = a_1 + (5-1)d = 4 + 4 \cdot 7 = 32

First Five Terms:

4,11,18,25,324, 11, 18, 25, 32

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the common difference of an arithmetic sequence from two terms?
  2. What is the formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?
  3. How do arithmetic sequences differ from geometric sequences?
  4. What are the applications of arithmetic sequences in real-world scenarios?
  5. How can you determine if a given sequence is arithmetic?

Tip: To check if a sequence is arithmetic, calculate the difference between consecutive terms. If it's constant, the sequence is arithmetic!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Linear Patterns

Formulas

a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8