Math Problem Statement
hat is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?
Solution
The formula for the -th term of an arithmetic sequence is:
Where:
- is the -th term,
- is the first term of the sequence,
- is the common difference between consecutive terms,
- is the term number.
Would you like more details or examples about this formula?
Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?
- Can you derive the formula for the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic sequence?
- How is an arithmetic sequence different from a geometric sequence?
- How do you determine whether a given sequence is arithmetic?
- What happens if the common difference is negative?
Tip: In an arithmetic sequence, the common difference remains constant throughout the sequence.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra
Formulas
a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d
Theorems
Arithmetic sequence formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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