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.73,74,75,76,…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.73,74,75,76,…an=_
Identify Sequence Type: Identify the type of sequence.The sequence is 73,74,75,76,… Each term increases by 1 from the previous term, which indicates that this is an arithmetic sequence.
Find First Term and Difference: Determine the first term (a1) and the common difference (d).The first term a1 is 73. The common difference d can be found by subtracting the first term from the second term: d=74−73=1.
Write nth Term Formula: Write the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.The nth term an of an arithmetic sequence is given by the formula an=a1+(n−1)d.
Substitute Values: Substitute the values of a1 and d into the formula.Using a1=73 and d=1, we get an=73+(n−1)×1.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression. an=73+n−1 simplifies to an=n+72.
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