Write an expression to describe the sequence below. Use n to represent the position of a term in the sequence, where n=1 for the first term.84,168,252,336,…an=_____
Q. Write an expression to describe the sequence below. Use n to represent the position of a term in the sequence, where n=1 for the first term.84,168,252,336,…an=_____
Given Sequence Analysis: We have: 84,168,252,336,…Is the given sequence geometric or arithmetic? To determine this, we can look at the differences or ratios between terms.
Calculate Constant Difference: Calculate the difference between consecutive terms to see if it is constant: 168−84=84252−168=84336−252=84 Since the difference is constant, the sequence is arithmetic.
Find a1 and d: Determine the values of a1 and d for the sequence.The first term, a1=84Common difference, d=168−84=84
Arithmetic Sequence Formula: Write the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence:an=a1+(n−1)dSubstitute the values of a1 and d into the formula:an=84+(n−1)×84
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression:an=84+84n−84an=84n
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