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The nth term (tn) of a certain sequence is defined as tn = t
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Updated on: 30 Dec 2022, 10:50
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The \(n_{th}\) term (\(t_n\)) of a certain sequence is defined as \(t_{n}\) = \(t_{n-1}\) \(+4\). If \(t_{1}\) =−7 then \(t_{71} =\)
A. 273
B. 277
C. 281
D. 283
E. 287
Kudos for correct solution.
A. 273
B. 277
C. 281
D. 283
E. 287
Kudos for correct solution.
Re: The nth term (tn) of a certain sequence is defined as tn = t
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04 Dec 2017, 12:54
04 Dec 2017, 12:54
Bunuel wrote:
The \(n_{th}\) term (\(t_n\)) of a certain sequence is defined as \(t_{n}\) = \(t_{n-1}\) \(+24\). If \(t_{1}\) =−7 then \(t_{71} =\)
A. 273
B. 277
C. 281
D. 283
E. 287
Kudos for correct solution.
A. 273
B. 277
C. 281
D. 283
E. 287
Kudos for correct solution.
Bunuel - is this the ques? as I have edited. Could you plz check the ques.
Re: The nth term (tn) of a certain sequence is defined as tn = t
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05 Dec 2017, 07:41
05 Dec 2017, 07:41
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I think it should be \(t_n\,=\,t_{n-1}\,+\,4\).
In that case, it's given that \(t_1 = -7\). The \(0th\) term would be \(-11\), and the sequence could be expressed as..
\(t_n = -11 + 4n\)
The 71th term is...
\(t_{71} = -11 + 4(71)\)
\(t_{71} = 273\).
The answer is A.
In that case, it's given that \(t_1 = -7\). The \(0th\) term would be \(-11\), and the sequence could be expressed as..
\(t_n = -11 + 4n\)
The 71th term is...
\(t_{71} = -11 + 4(71)\)
\(t_{71} = 273\).
The answer is A.
