Math Problem Statement
(6 + 15 + 24 + 33 + ….. + 105
Solution
To find the sum of the arithmetic sequence , we can follow these steps:
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Identify the sequence parameters:
- The first term is 6.
- The common difference is found by subtracting the first term from the second term:
- The last term is 105.
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Determine the number of terms ():
- Use the formula for the -th term of an arithmetic sequence: Plugging in the values: Solve for : So, there are 12 terms in the sequence.
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Calculate the sum ():
- The sum of an arithmetic sequence is given by: Substituting the values:
So, the sum of the sequence is 666.
Would you like more details or have any questions?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the sum of a geometric sequence?
- What is the sum of the arithmetic sequence ?
- How can you determine the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic series if the last term is unknown?
- What is the difference between the sum of the sequence and the sum of a similar sequence starting at 7 with the same difference?
- 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