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.31,32,33,34,…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.31,32,33,34,…an=_____
Identify sequence type: Identify the type of sequence.The sequence is 31,32,33,34,…We notice that there is a constant difference between consecutive terms, which means the sequence is arithmetic.
Find first term and difference: Determine the first term (a1) and the common difference (d). The first term, a1, is 31. To find the common difference, we subtract the first term from the second term: d=32−31=1.
Write nth term formula: Write the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by the formula: an=a1+(n−1)d.
Substitute values into formula: Substitute the values of a1 and d into the formula.a1=31 and d=1.So, an=31+(n−1)×1.
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression.an=31+n−1.an=n+30.
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