21 , 24 , 27 , 30...
Choose the correct term-to-term rule for the sequence above.
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21 , 24 , 27 , 30...
Choose the correct term-to-term rule for the sequence above.
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Calculate the common difference. The differences between terms are:
Hence, the common difference .
Step 2: Formulate the nth term expression. The general formula for an arithmetic sequence is:
Given and , we plug in to get:
Step 3: Simplify:
To find the term-to-term rule from such expressions, recognize or explore signs and algebraic adjustment:
A trial on pattern similar forms, exploring expression allows the linear form to allow:
Represents
After considering this initial approach deviation using exploratory check-in reveals matching option:
The solution to provide therefore within given matching is:
.
Therefore, the correct choice should be: .
12 ☐ 10 ☐ 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Which numbers are missing from the sequence so that the sequence has a term-to-term rule?
The term-to-term rule (+3) describes how to get from one term to the next. But the question asks for the nth term formula that gives you any term's value directly based on its position.
Test each formula! Substitute n=1, n=2, etc. The correct formula gives: n=1→30, wait that's wrong... Let me check: n=1→30, n=2→27, n=3→24, n=4→21. Actually this gives the sequence backwards!
You're on the right track! is correct for the sequence 21, 24, 27, 30. The given answer actually produces the sequence in reverse order. There might be an error in the original problem.
Arithmetic sequences have a constant difference between consecutive terms. Other sequences might multiply by a constant (geometric) or follow more complex patterns.
Substitute the first few position numbers (n=1, 2, 3) into your formula. You should get exactly the given sequence terms: 21, 24, 27, 30.
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