Concept explainers
To write: the nth term and find
Answer to Problem 30CR
The nth term of the sequence is
The
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula Used:
Calculation:
Let
Step 1 Consider two consecutive termsof the arithmetic sequence to find the common difference,
The common difference of the given arithmetic sequence is
Step 2
Write the equation for an arithmetic sequence.
Substitute
Distribute multiplication by
Simplify.
Step 3 Use the equation to find the
Write the equation.
Substitute
Simplify.
Conclusion:
The nth term of the sequence is
The
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