Math Problem Statement

(6 + 15 + 24 + 33 + ….. + 105

Solution

To find the sum of the arithmetic sequence 6+15+24+33++1056 + 15 + 24 + 33 + \ldots + 105, we can follow these steps:

  1. Identify the sequence parameters:

    • The first term a1a_1 is 6.
    • The common difference dd is found by subtracting the first term from the second term: d=156=9d = 15 - 6 = 9
    • The last term ana_n is 105.
  2. Determine the number of terms (nn):

    • Use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence: an=a1+(n1)×da_n = a_1 + (n-1) \times d Plugging in the values: 105=6+(n1)×9105 = 6 + (n-1) \times 9 Solve for nn: 1056=(n1)×9105 - 6 = (n-1) \times 9 99=(n1)×999 = (n-1) \times 9 n1=999=11n-1 = \frac{99}{9} = 11 n=11+1=12n = 11 + 1 = 12 So, there are 12 terms in the sequence.
  3. Calculate the sum (SnS_n):

    • The sum SnS_n of an arithmetic sequence is given by: Sn=n2×(a1+an)S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (a_1 + a_n) Substituting the values: S12=122×(6+105)=6×111=666S_{12} = \frac{12}{2} \times (6 + 105) = 6 \times 111 = 666

So, the sum of the sequence 6+15+24+33++1056 + 15 + 24 + 33 + \ldots + 105 is 666.

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Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you find the sum of a geometric sequence?
  2. What is the sum of the arithmetic sequence 2+10+18++982 + 10 + 18 + \ldots + 98?
  3. How can you determine the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic series if the last term is unknown?
  4. What is the difference between the sum of the sequence 6+15+24++1056 + 15 + 24 + \ldots + 105 and the sum of a similar sequence starting at 7 with the same difference?
  5. How would you calculate the sum of the squares of the terms in this sequence?

Tip: Always identify the common difference and the number of terms in an arithmetic sequence before trying to find the sum. This ensures you use the correct formula and avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Summation of Series

Formulas

Arithmetic sequence nth-term formula
Arithmetic sequence sum formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10