Math Problem Statement

Write an equation for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence. Then find a_30. The sequence is: 6, 12, 18, 24, ...

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to find the nn-th term formula for the given arithmetic sequence and then calculate a30a_{30}.

Step 1: Identify the Pattern of the Sequence

The sequence given is: 6,12,18,24,6, 12, 18, 24, \ldots

This is an arithmetic sequence because each term increases by the same amount. The common difference dd can be calculated as: d=126=6d = 12 - 6 = 6

The first term a1a_1 is: a1=6a_1 = 6

Step 2: Write the Formula for the nn-th Term

The general formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence is: an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d

Substitute a1=6a_1 = 6 and d=6d = 6 into the formula: an=6+(n1)6a_n = 6 + (n - 1) \cdot 6 an=6+6n6a_n = 6 + 6n - 6 an=6na_n = 6n

Thus, the equation for the nn-th term is: an=6na_n = 6n

Step 3: Find a30a_{30}

Now, substitute n=30n = 30 into the formula: a30=630=180a_{30} = 6 \cdot 30 = 180

Answer

The 3030-th term of the sequence, a30a_{30}, is: a30=180a_{30} = 180

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Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How can we find the sum of the first 30 terms of this sequence?
  2. What is the 50th term of this arithmetic sequence?
  3. How does the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence change if we know only the common difference?
  4. How can we verify that this sequence is indeed arithmetic?
  5. How would the sequence change if each term increased by a different value instead of a constant difference?

Tip: For arithmetic sequences, the nn-th term formula is straightforward to derive once you know the first term and the common difference.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Linear Patterns

Formulas

nth term of an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8-10