Algebra Examples

Identify the Sequence 1 , 8 , 15 , 22
11 , 88 , 1515 , 2222
Step 1
This is an arithmetic sequence since there is a common difference between each term. In this case, adding 77 to the previous term in the sequence gives the next term. In other words, an=a1+d(n-1)an=a1+d(n1).
Arithmetic Sequence: d=7d=7
Step 2
This is the formula of an arithmetic sequence.
an=a1+d(n-1)an=a1+d(n1)
Step 3
Substitute in the values of a1=1a1=1 and d=7d=7.
an=1+7(n-1)an=1+7(n1)
Step 4
Simplify each term.
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Step 4.1
Apply the distributive property.
an=1+7n+7-1an=1+7n+71
Step 4.2
Multiply 77 by -11.
an=1+7n-7an=1+7n7
an=1+7n-7an=1+7n7
Step 5
Subtract 77 from 11.
an=7n-6an=7n6
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