Math Problem Statement

Find the 60th term of the arithmetic sequence minus, 27, comma, minus, 24, comma, minus, 21, comma, point, point, .−27,−24,−21

Solution

To find the 60th term of the arithmetic sequence 27,24,21,-27, -24, -21, \dots, we will use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence:

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

Where:

  • ana_n is the nn-th term.
  • a1a_1 is the first term of the sequence.
  • dd is the common difference.
  • nn is the term number we want to find.

Step 1: Identify the first term a1a_1

The first term a1=27a_1 = -27.

Step 2: Find the common difference dd

The common difference dd is the difference between consecutive terms: d=24(27)=3d = -24 - (-27) = 3

Step 3: Apply the formula for the 60th term

We are looking for the 60th term, so n=60n = 60. Using the formula:

a60=27+(601)3a_{60} = -27 + (60 - 1) \cdot 3

a60=27+593a_{60} = -27 + 59 \cdot 3

a60=27+177=150a_{60} = -27 + 177 = 150

Final Answer:

The 60th term of the sequence is 150150.


Do you need more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the general formula for the nn-th term of this arithmetic sequence?
  2. How would you find the sum of the first 60 terms of this sequence?
  3. How do you determine if a sequence is arithmetic?
  4. Can you derive the 100th term of this sequence?
  5. What is the significance of the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: Always verify the common difference by checking between a few consecutive terms in the sequence!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra

Formulas

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

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8