Math Problem Statement

determine the number of terms in the arithmetic sequence 57+ 63 + 69 +... +777

Solution

To determine the number of terms in the arithmetic sequence 57+63+69++77757 + 63 + 69 + \dots + 777, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the first term, common difference, and the last term.

  • The first term a1=57a_1 = 57.
  • The common difference d=6357=6d = 63 - 57 = 6.
  • The last term an=777a_n = 777.

Step 2: Use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence:

an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1) \cdot d where:

  • ana_n is the last term,
  • a1a_1 is the first term,
  • dd is the common difference,
  • nn is the number of terms.

Step 3: Plug in the known values and solve for nn:

777=57+(n1)6777 = 57 + (n - 1) \cdot 6 First, subtract 57 from both sides: 77757=(n1)6777 - 57 = (n - 1) \cdot 6 720=(n1)6720 = (n - 1) \cdot 6 Now, divide both sides by 6: 120=n1120 = n - 1 Finally, add 1 to both sides: n=121n = 121

Conclusion:

The number of terms in the arithmetic sequence is 121\boxed{121}.

Do you want further details or explanations on any step? Here are five related questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you derive the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence?
  2. What is the sum of all the terms in this sequence?
  3. How do arithmetic sequences differ from geometric sequences?
  4. Can the number of terms in a sequence ever be a fraction?
  5. How can you graphically represent an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: The sum of an arithmetic sequence can be calculated using the formula Sn=n2(a1+an)S_n = \frac{n}{2} \cdot (a_1 + a_n).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra

Formulas

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

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10