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.48,49,50,51,…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.48,49,50,51,…an=_____
Sequence Type: We have the sequence: 48,49,50,51,ext... Is the given sequence geometric or arithmetic? Since there is a constant difference between consecutive terms, the given sequence is arithmetic.
Find a1 and d: Determine the values of a1 (the first term) and d (the common difference) of the sequence.The first term, a1=48Common difference, d=49−48=1
Arithmetic Sequence Formula: Use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence: an=a1+(n−1)dSubstitute the values of a1 and d into the formula.a1=48d=1an=48+(n−1)×1
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression:an=48+n−1an=n+47
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