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: 40

Answer

Hence, the error is in the last step. The correct $n^{nt}$ term of the arithmetic sequence is $a_n=8n+6$.

Work Step by Step

The given arithmetic sequence is $14,22,30,38,...$ The first term $a_1=14,$ and the common difference is $d=22-14=8$ The $n^{th}$ term formula is $\Rightarrow a_n=a_1+(n-1)d$ Substitute $14$ for $a_1$ and $1$ for $8$. $\Rightarrow a_n=14+(n-1)8$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_n=14+8n-8$ $\Rightarrow a_n=8n+6$ Hence, the error is in the last step. The correct $n^{nt}$ term of the arithmetic sequence is $a_n=8n+6$.
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