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.57,114,171,228,…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.57,114,171,228,…an=_____
Identify Sequence Type: We have: 57,114,171,228,…Is the given sequence geometric or arithmetic? To determine this, we can look at the differences between consecutive terms.
Calculate Differences: Calculate the difference between the second term and the first term: 114−57=57Now, calculate the difference between the third term and the second term: 171−114=57Since the differences are the same, the given sequence is arithmetic.
Find a1 and d: Determine the values of a1 and d of the sequence. The first term, a1=57Common difference, d=114−57=57
Use nth Term Formula: We have 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=57+(n−1)×57
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression: an=57+57n−57an=57n
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