Math Problem Statement

For each sequence, find the first 4 terms and the 10th term: a) n + 5, b) 2n - 1

Solution

I see that you're working on finding the first four terms and the 10th term of the given sequences. Let's solve them one by one:

a) Sequence: n+5n + 5

This is a linear sequence where each term increases by 1. For n=1,2,3,4,n = 1, 2, 3, 4, \dots, we can calculate the first four terms and the 10th term as follows:

  • When n=1n = 1, the term is 1+5=61 + 5 = 6
  • When n=2n = 2, the term is 2+5=72 + 5 = 7
  • When n=3n = 3, the term is 3+5=83 + 5 = 8
  • When n=4n = 4, the term is 4+5=94 + 5 = 9
  • When n=10n = 10, the term is 10+5=1510 + 5 = 15

So, the first four terms are: 6,7,8,96, 7, 8, 9 And the 10th term is: 1515

b) Sequence: 2n12n - 1

This is another linear sequence. For n=1,2,3,4,n = 1, 2, 3, 4, \dots, we can calculate the first four terms and the 10th term as follows:

  • When n=1n = 1, the term is 2(1)1=12(1) - 1 = 1
  • When n=2n = 2, the term is 2(2)1=32(2) - 1 = 3
  • When n=3n = 3, the term is 2(3)1=52(3) - 1 = 5
  • When n=4n = 4, the term is 2(4)1=72(4) - 1 = 7
  • When n=10n = 10, the term is 2(10)1=192(10) - 1 = 19

So, the first four terms are: 1,3,5,71, 3, 5, 7 And the 10th term is: 1919

Final Answers:

  • For sequence n+5n + 5: The first four terms are 6,7,8,96, 7, 8, 9, and the 10th term is 1515.
  • For sequence 2n12n - 1: The first four terms are 1,3,5,71, 3, 5, 7, and the 10th term is 1919.

Would you like further clarification or additional examples?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How would you write a general formula for any arithmetic sequence?
  2. How does the formula for n+5n + 5 compare with the formula for 2n12n - 1?
  3. What is the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence?
  4. How can you find the nth term of any arithmetic sequence?
  5. How do you determine the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: Always check if the sequence is arithmetic (where each term increases or decreases by a constant amount) or if another type of pattern is involved!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Linear Equations

Formulas

n + 5
2n - 1

Theorems

Formula for nth term of an arithmetic sequence

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8