Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.6 - Arithmetic Sequences - Monitoring Progress - Page 212: 9

Answer

An equation for the $n^{th}$ term is $a_n=8n$ and $a_{25}=200$

Work Step by Step

The given arithmetic sequence is $8,16,24,32,...$ The first term $a_1=8,$ and the common difference is $d=16-8=8$ The $n^{th}$ term formula is $\Rightarrow a_n=a_1+(n-1)d$ Substitute $8$ for $a_1$ and $8$ for $d$. $\Rightarrow a_n=8+(n-1)8$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_n=8+8n-8$ $\Rightarrow a_n=8n$ Substitute $25$ for $n$. $\Rightarrow a_{25}=8(25)$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_{25}=200$.
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