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An arithmetic sequence is given

3/4,3,21/4,15/2...

idenify the explicit formula for this squence

 Dec 9, 2014

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 #1
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The common difference is just ( 2 + 1/4 )  =   ( 2.25)

So, the "nth" term is given by

an = a1  + 2.25(n-1)

an = 3/4 + 2.25(n-1)   where n is an integer > 1

 

 Dec 9, 2014
 #1
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Best Answer

The common difference is just ( 2 + 1/4 )  =   ( 2.25)

So, the "nth" term is given by

an = a1  + 2.25(n-1)

an = 3/4 + 2.25(n-1)   where n is an integer > 1

 

CPhill Dec 9, 2014
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Thank u

 Dec 9, 2014

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