Math Problem Statement
For the following arithmetic sequence: a) find the specified term a_n and b) find the sum of the terms from a_1 to a_n, inclusive. 7, 9, 11, 13,... find a_12.
Solution
Let's solve for in the given arithmetic sequence.
Given sequence:
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First term:
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Common difference:
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General formula for the th term of an arithmetic sequence:
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Plugging in :
Final Answer:
Would you like me to also calculate the sum of the first 12 terms?
Here are five related questions for practice:
- Find in the same sequence.
- Find the sum of the first 12 terms of this arithmetic sequence.
- What is the 50th term of the sequence?
- If the sum of the first terms is 560, find .
- Find the sum of the first 100 terms.
Tip: Always identify the first term and common difference before solving arithmetic sequence problems.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequence
Sequences and Series
Term Calculation
Sum of Sequence
Formulas
General formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d
Sum of first n terms of an arithmetic sequence: S_n = n/2 * (a_1 + a_n)
Theorems
Properties of Arithmetic Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9