Math Problem Statement

1) A sequence which consecutive terms have a common difference is an ________. 2) A sequence is ________ if its domain is set of positive integers {1,2,3,...,n} which has a last term, n. 3) The number d in an = a1 + (n-1)d is called _______ of any two consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence. 4) The sum, Sn, of the arithmetic sequence with first term, a1, and nth term, an, is given by _______. 5) The nth term, an, of an arithmetic sequence with first term, a1, and common difference, d, is given by ________.

Solution

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1.) A sequence in which consecutive terms have a common difference is an Arithmetic Sequence.

2.) A sequence is Finite if its domain is a set of positive integers {1,2,3,4,5,,n}\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, \dots, n\} which has a last term nn.

3.) The number dd in an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d is called the Common Difference of any two consecutive terms in an arithmetic sequence.

4.) The sum, SnS_n, of the arithmetic sequence with the first term a1a_1 and the nnth term ana_n, is given by Sn=n2(a1+an)S_n = \frac{n}{2} (a_1 + a_n).

5.) The nnth term, ana_n, of an arithmetic sequence with the first term a1a_1 and the common difference dd, is given by an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d.

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Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence given two consecutive terms?
  2. What is the difference between an arithmetic and a geometric sequence?
  3. How do you determine if a sequence is finite or infinite?
  4. Can you derive the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series from first principles?
  5. How does changing the common difference dd affect the terms of an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: In arithmetic sequences, the common difference dd is constant. If d>0d > 0, the sequence is increasing; if d<0d < 0, it is decreasing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Finite Sequences
Common Difference

Formulas

Sn = n/2 * (a1 + an)
an = a1 + (n - 1)d

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10