SOLUTION: I am having trouble with this question:
Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence whose second term, a base7 is 4 and whose ninth term, a ba
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Question 439530: I am having trouble with this question:
Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence whose second term, a base7 is 4 and whose ninth term, a base is 12.
I am thinking the formula to use is an= a1+(n-1)d
an=1(12-1)4
Is this right?
If you could help me I would appreciate it
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence whose second term, a base7 is 4 and whose ninth term, a base is 12.
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2nd term: a + (2-1)d = 4
9th term: a + (9-1)d = 12
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Modify:
a + d = 4
a + 8d=12
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Subtract and solve for "d":
7d = 8
d = 8/7
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Solve for "a":
a+d = 4
a + (8/7) = 28/7
a = 20/7
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General term:
a(n) = (20/7)+(n-1)(8/7)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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