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 -th term of the sequence is .
To find the first three terms of the sequence, we substitute values of into the expression for :
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For :
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For :
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For :
Therefore, the first three terms in the sequence are:
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Tip: To find the term for any value of , just substitute the value of 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