Math Problem Statement

write the first three terms of the sequence an = (n+2)/(3n^2)

Solution

To find the first three terms of the sequence an=n+23n2a_n = \frac{n+2}{3n^2}, we substitute n=1n = 1, n=2n = 2, and n=3n = 3 into the given formula.

  1. For n=1n = 1: a1=1+23(12)=33=1a_1 = \frac{1+2}{3(1^2)} = \frac{3}{3} = 1

  2. For n=2n = 2: a2=2+23(22)=412=13a_2 = \frac{2+2}{3(2^2)} = \frac{4}{12} = \frac{1}{3}

  3. For n=3n = 3: a3=3+23(32)=527a_3 = \frac{3+2}{3(3^2)} = \frac{5}{27}

The first three terms are:

1,13,5271, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{5}{27}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the behavior of the sequence as nn \to \infty?
  2. Is this sequence monotonic (increasing or decreasing)?
  3. How does this sequence relate to harmonic or geometric sequences?
  4. Can we find a general formula for the sum of the first nn terms?
  5. How would the sequence change if the denominator were 3n33n^3 instead?

Tip:

Always simplify the sequence term-by-term calculation to ensure clarity and avoid errors!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Fraction Simplification
Substitution

Formulas

an = (n+2)/(3n^2)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11