SOLUTION: The distance a ball rolls down a ramp each second is given by the arithmetic sequence whose nth term is 2n − 1 feet. Find the distance the ball rolls during the fourteenth second

Question 1178886: The distance a ball rolls down a ramp each second is given by the arithmetic sequence whose nth term is 2n − 1 feet. Find the distance the ball rolls during the fourteenth second and the total distance the ball travels in 14 seconds.
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Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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First question is very easy. To answer, calculate . For it, substitute n= 14 into the formula the distance the ball rolls during the fourteenth second = = 2*14-1 = 28-1 = 27 feet. ANSWER

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Answer by Solver92311(821) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

is the odd number. The sum of the first odd numbers is .

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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