Math Problem Statement

Find, in terms of n, an expression for the nth term of this arithmetic sequence.

Solution

This is an arithmetic sequence where the first five terms are:

4,9,14,19,244, 9, 14, 19, 24

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Identify the first term and the common difference

  • The first term a1a_1 of the sequence is 4.
  • The common difference dd is the difference between consecutive terms:

d=94=5d = 9 - 4 = 5

Step 2: Use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence

The general formula for the nn-th term ana_n of an arithmetic sequence is:

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

Substitute a1=4a_1 = 4 and d=5d = 5:

an=4+(n1)5a_n = 4 + (n - 1) \cdot 5

Simplify:

an=4+5n5a_n = 4 + 5n - 5 an=5n1a_n = 5n - 1

Final Answer:

The expression for the nn-th term of this sequence is:

an=5n1a_n = 5n - 1

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the 10th term of this arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do you find the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?
  3. Can the 100th term of this sequence be negative?
  4. How can you verify if a given term belongs to this sequence?
  5. How do you derive the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series?

Tip: In an arithmetic sequence, the common difference between consecutive terms remains constant, making it easy to predict future terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequence

Formulas

nth term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9