Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.6 - Arithmetic Sequences - Exercises - Page 215: 36

Answer

An equation for the $n^{th}$ term is $a_n=10n+90$ and $a_{10}=190$

Work Step by Step

The given arithmetic sequence is $100,110,120,130,...$ The first term $a_1=100,$ and the common difference is $d=110-100=10$ The $n^{th}$ term formula is $\Rightarrow a_n=a_1+(n-1)d$ Substitute $100$ for $a_1$ and $1$ for $10$. $\Rightarrow a_n=100+(n-1)(10)$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_n=100+10n-10$ $\Rightarrow a_n=10n+90$ Substitute $10$ for $n$. $\Rightarrow a_{10}=10(10)+90$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_{10}=100+90$ $\Rightarrow a_{10}=190$.
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