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.24,25,26,27,…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.24,25,26,27,…an=_____
Identify type of sequence: Identify the type of sequence.The sequence is 24,25,26,27,… Each term increases by 1 from the previous term, which indicates that this is an arithmetic sequence.
Determine first term and difference: Determine the first term (a1) and the common difference (d).The first term a1 is 24.To find the common difference d, subtract the first term from the second term: d=25−24=1.
Write formula for nth term: 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 into formula: Substitute the values of a1 and d into the formula.a1=24 and d=1, so the expression for the nth term is:an=24+(n−1)×1.
Simplify expression: Simplify the expression. an=24+n−1. an=n+23.
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