Math Problem Statement
Solution
The sequence shown in the image is:
This is an arithmetic sequence, where each term decreases by 3. The formula for the -th term of an arithmetic sequence is:
Where:
- is the -th term,
- is the first term,
- is the common difference,
- is the term number.
Step 1: Identify the first term and common difference
- First term, ,
- Common difference, .
Step 2: Substitute into the formula
Simplify:
Final Expression:
This is the expression for the -th term of the sequence.
Would you like a further breakdown or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:
- How would the formula change if the common difference was positive?
- Can you find the 10th term of this sequence using the formula?
- What is the sum of the first 10 terms of this arithmetic sequence?
- How can you determine if a sequence is arithmetic?
- How would the formula be affected if the first term changed?
Tip: When writing arithmetic sequence formulas, always double-check the common difference and first term to avoid errors.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra
Formulas
t_n = a + (n - 1) * d
Theorems
Arithmetic sequence formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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