Math Problem Statement

Find the next three terms in the arithmetic sequence: 9, 19, 29, 39, ...

Solution

The question asks for the next three terms in the arithmetic sequence given as 9,19,29,39,9, 19, 29, 39, \ldots.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Identify the common difference:
    Subtract any two consecutive terms.
    199=10,2919=10,3929=1019 - 9 = 10, \quad 29 - 19 = 10, \quad 39 - 29 = 10
    Thus, the common difference is 1010.

  2. Generate the next terms:
    Start from the last given term, 3939, and add the common difference repeatedly.

    \text{Next term: } 49 + 10 = 59 \text{Next term: } 59 + 10 = 69$$
  3. The next three terms are: 49,59,6949, 59, 69.

Correct Option:

The correct answer is the fourth option: 49, 59, 69.


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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do you find the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence?
  3. Can arithmetic sequences have negative differences? Provide an example.
  4. What distinguishes an arithmetic sequence from a geometric sequence?
  5. How do you find the sum of the first nn terms of an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: Always verify the common difference in an arithmetic sequence before predicting future terms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Number Patterns

Formulas

a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d

Theorems

Arithmetic Progression Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8