Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 859: 19

Answer

$9 \sqrt 2$

Work Step by Step

The $n^{th}$ term of an arithmetic sequence is given by the formula: $a_n = a_1 + (n-1) \ d(1)$ where, $a_1 = \ First \ Term$ and $ d = \ Common \ Difference$ We have: $a_1=\sqrt 2$ and $ d=a_2-a_1=2 \sqrt 2-\sqrt 2=\sqrt 2$ Plug in $9$ for $n$ into equation (1) to obtain: $a_{9} =\sqrt 2+(9-1) (\sqrt 2) =9 \sqrt 2$
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