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.-95,-94,-93,-92,…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.-95,-94,-93,-92,…an=_____
Identify Sequence Type: Identify the type of sequence.The sequence is −95, −94, −93, −92, ...We notice that there is a common difference between consecutive terms, which means the sequence is arithmetic.
Determine First Term and Difference: Determine the first term (a1) and the common difference (d).The first term, a1, is −95.The common difference, d, is the difference between the second term and the first term: d=−94−(−95)=−94+95=1.
Write Formula for nth Term: Write the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by: an=a1+(n−1)d.
Substitute Values into Formula: Substitute the values of a1 and d into the formula.a1=−95d=1So, an=−95+(n−1)×1
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression.an=−95+n−1an=n−96
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