Math Problem Statement

what is the nth term for the sequence 1,7,13

Solution

To determine the nn-th term of the sequence 1,7,13,1, 7, 13, \dots, we need to find the pattern in the sequence.

Step 1: Check the difference between consecutive terms

  • 71=67 - 1 = 6
  • 137=613 - 7 = 6

The sequence has a common difference of 66, indicating that it is an arithmetic sequence.

Step 2: General form of an arithmetic sequence

The nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence is given by: an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n-1) \cdot d where:

  • a1a_1 is the first term,
  • dd is the common difference,
  • nn is the term number.

Step 3: Plug in the values

Here:

  • a1=1a_1 = 1,
  • d=6d = 6.

The formula becomes: an=1+(n1)6a_n = 1 + (n-1) \cdot 6

Step 4: Simplify

an=1+6n6a_n = 1 + 6n - 6 an=6n5a_n = 6n - 5

Final Answer:

The nn-th term of the sequence is: an=6n5a_n = 6n - 5


Would you like a step-by-step breakdown of finding the formula?
Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. What is the sum of the first nn terms of this sequence?
  2. How would the formula change if the sequence started with a different first term?
  3. What is the 10th term of the sequence 1,7,13,1, 7, 13, \dots?
  4. How can you verify if a number belongs to this sequence?
  5. Can you derive the nn-th term of a geometric sequence?

Tip: Always check for common differences or ratios to identify the type of sequence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Linear Equations

Formulas

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

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8