Math Problem Statement

The expression for the nth term of a sequence is 4n + 7. What are the first three terms in the sequence? Give your answers in order.

Solution

The given expression for the nn-th term of the sequence is 4n+74n + 7.

To find the first three terms of the sequence, we substitute values of nn into the expression for n=1,2,3n = 1, 2, 3:

  1. For n=1n = 1: 4(1)+7=4+7=114(1) + 7 = 4 + 7 = 11

  2. For n=2n = 2: 4(2)+7=8+7=154(2) + 7 = 8 + 7 = 15

  3. For n=3n = 3: 4(3)+7=12+7=194(3) + 7 = 12 + 7 = 19

Therefore, the first three terms in the sequence are: 11,15,19\boxed{11, 15, 19}

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for you:

  1. How would you find the general expression for the nn-th term of a sequence?
  2. What is the common difference between consecutive terms in this sequence?
  3. How can you find the 10th term in this sequence?
  4. What happens if we change the expression to 2n+52n + 5?
  5. How would you find the sum of the first five terms?

Tip: To find the term for any value of nn, just substitute the value of nn into the general expression of the sequence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Substitution in Algebra

Formulas

nth term of an arithmetic sequence = an + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8