Math Problem Statement

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The beginning of an arithmetic sequence is shown below. By first working out the nth term rule, calculate the 11th term of this sequence.

Solution

To solve this problem, let us break it into steps:


Step 1: Identify the common difference

The given sequence is: 13,21,29,37,13, 21, 29, 37, \dots We calculate the difference between consecutive terms: 2113=8,2921=8,3729=821 - 13 = 8, \quad 29 - 21 = 8, \quad 37 - 29 = 8 The common difference dd is 8.


Step 2: Formulate the nnth term rule

The general formula for the nnth term of an arithmetic sequence is: an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n-1)d Here:

  • a1=13a_1 = 13 (the first term)
  • d=8d = 8 (the common difference)

Substituting these values into the formula: an=13+(n1)8a_n = 13 + (n-1) \cdot 8 Simplify: an=13+8n8a_n = 13 + 8n - 8 an=8n+5a_n = 8n + 5


Step 3: Calculate the 11th term

To find the 11th term (a11a_{11}): a11=8(11)+5a_{11} = 8(11) + 5 a11=88+5=93a_{11} = 88 + 5 = 93


Final Answer: The 11th term is 9393.

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Related Questions

  1. What is the formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. Can you derive the 20th term of this sequence using the same formula?
  3. How would the sequence change if the first term was 1515 instead of 1313?
  4. How can you verify if a given number belongs to this sequence?
  5. What is the difference between arithmetic and geometric sequences?

Tip: Always double-check the formula by testing it with known terms from the sequence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra

Formulas

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

Theorems

Properties of arithmetic sequences

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8