Math Problem Statement

Which sequences are arithmetic? Check all that apply: 0, 10, 20, 30; 3, 5, 7, 9; 4, 8, 16, 32; 8, 11, 13, 16; 13, 29, 45, 61.

Solution

To identify which sequences are arithmetic, let's analyze each provided sequence:

  1. 0, 10, 20, 30, ...

    • Difference between consecutive terms:
      100=1010 - 0 = 10, 2010=1020 - 10 = 10, 3020=1030 - 20 = 10.
      The common difference is 10, so this is an arithmetic sequence.
  2. 3, 5, 7, 9, ...

    • Difference between consecutive terms:
      53=25 - 3 = 2, 75=27 - 5 = 2, 97=29 - 7 = 2.
      The common difference is 2, so this is an arithmetic sequence.
  3. 4, 8, 16, 32, ...

    • Difference between consecutive terms:
      84=48 - 4 = 4, 168=816 - 8 = 8, 3216=1632 - 16 = 16.
      The differences are not consistent, so this is not an arithmetic sequence.
  4. 8, 11, 13, 16, ...

    • Difference between consecutive terms:
      118=311 - 8 = 3, 1311=213 - 11 = 2, 1613=316 - 13 = 3.
      The differences are inconsistent, so this is not an arithmetic sequence.
  5. 13, 29, 45, 61, ...

    • Difference between consecutive terms:
      2913=1629 - 13 = 16, 4529=1645 - 29 = 16, 6145=1661 - 45 = 16.
      The common difference is 16, so this is an arithmetic sequence.

Final Answer:

The arithmetic sequences are:

  • 0, 10, 20, 30, ...
  • 3, 5, 7, 9, ...
  • 13, 29, 45, 61, ...

Would you like a detailed explanation of arithmetic sequences or help with related concepts?

Questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the formula to find the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How can we determine the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?
  3. What distinguishes an arithmetic sequence from a geometric sequence?
  4. How can arithmetic sequences be applied to solve real-world problems?
  5. Can a sequence with variable differences ever be considered arithmetic?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Common Difference
Sequences

Formulas

Common difference d = a(n) - a(n-1)

Theorems

Definition of arithmetic sequences: A sequence where the difference between consecutive terms is constant

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8