Math Problem Statement

Determine which of the following sequences represent an arithmetic sequence. Select all that apply: 100, 200, 400, 800, ...; 25, 30, 35, 40, ...; -3, 1, 5, 9, ...; -4, -12, -36, -108, ...

Solution

The task is to determine which of the given sequences are arithmetic sequences. An arithmetic sequence has a constant difference between consecutive terms. Let's analyze each sequence:

  1. 100, 200, 400, 800, ...

    • The differences are: 200100=100200 - 100 = 100, 400200=200400 - 200 = 200, 800400=400800 - 400 = 400.
    • The differences are not constant, so this is not an arithmetic sequence.
  2. 25, 30, 35, 40, ...

    • The differences are: 3025=530 - 25 = 5, 3530=535 - 30 = 5, 4035=540 - 35 = 5.
    • The differences are constant, so this is an arithmetic sequence.
  3. -3, 1, 5, 9, ...

    • The differences are: 1(3)=41 - (-3) = 4, 51=45 - 1 = 4, 95=49 - 5 = 4.
    • The differences are constant, so this is an arithmetic sequence.
  4. -4, -12, -36, -108, ...

    • The differences are: 12(4)=8-12 - (-4) = -8, 36(12)=24-36 - (-12) = -24, 108(36)=72-108 - (-36) = -72.
    • The differences are not constant, so this is not an arithmetic sequence.

Conclusion:

The sequences that represent arithmetic sequences are:

  • 25, 30, 35, 40, ...
  • -3, 1, 5, 9, ...

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 relative questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the formula to find the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do geometric sequences differ from arithmetic sequences?
  3. Can a sequence have both arithmetic and geometric properties?
  4. What is the sum of the first n terms in an arithmetic sequence?
  5. How can we identify a sequence from its general term formula?

Tip: In arithmetic sequences, if you suspect the sequence might be arithmetic, always check the difference between consecutive terms to verify it.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Sequence Analysis

Formulas

Difference = a(n) - a(n-1)

Theorems

Definition of Arithmetic Sequence

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-12