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.73,146,219,292,…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.73,146,219,292,…an=_____
Given Sequence Analysis: We have: 73,146,219,292,…Is the given sequence geometric or arithmetic? To determine this, we look at the differences between consecutive terms.
Calculate Common Difference: Calculate the common difference between consecutive terms:146−73=73219−146=73292−219=73Since the difference is constant, the sequence is arithmetic.
Determine a1 and d: Determine the values of a1 and d of the sequence.The first term, a1=73Common difference, d=146−73=73
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=73+(n−1)×73
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression:an=73+73n−73an=73n
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