Math Problem Statement

What is the 125th term in the sequence 6, 10, 14, 18

Solution

The given sequence is: 6, 10, 14, 18, ...

This is an arithmetic sequence where:

  • The first term (a1a_1) is 6.
  • The common difference (dd) is 4 (since 106=410 - 6 = 4).

The formula for the nn-th term (ana_n) of an arithmetic sequence is:

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

Substitute the known values into the formula to find the 125th term (a125a_{125}):

a125=6+(1251)4a_{125} = 6 + (125 - 1) \cdot 4 a125=6+1244a_{125} = 6 + 124 \cdot 4 a125=6+496=502a_{125} = 6 + 496 = 502

Thus, the 125th term in the sequence is 502.

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to think about:

  1. What is the 50th term in the same sequence?
  2. How do you find the sum of the first 125 terms of this arithmetic sequence?
  3. If the common difference was 5 instead of 4, what would the 125th term be?
  4. Can you derive the general formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence?
  5. What are the first 10 terms of the sequence with the same common difference but a different starting value, say 8?

Tip: In arithmetic sequences, the difference between consecutive terms is always constant!

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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

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10