Answer 10
This is the formula of an arithmetic sequence.
a
n
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1
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d
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n
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a
n
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d
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Substitute in the values of
a
1
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1
a
1
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1
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d
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3
d
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3
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a
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3
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3
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Simplify each term.
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3
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3
a
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3
n
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3
Subtract
3
3
from
1
1
.
a
n
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3
n
−
2
Answer:-5
-8x-2=-16
-16+11=-5
Step-by-step explanation:
the answer is in the picture
They are similar. Set the proportions equal to each other
(x + 8)/8 = (x+14)/12
Cross multiply
(x + 8)/8 (8)(12) = (x + 14)/12 (12)(8)
12(x + 8) = 8(x + 14)
Distribute the 12 and 8 to the corresponding monomials inside the parenthesis
12(x + 8) = 12x + 96
8(x + 14) = 8x + 112
12x + 96 = 8x + 112
Isolate the x. Subtract 8x from both sides and 96 from both sides
12x (-8x) + 96 (-96) = 8x (-8x) + 112 (-96)
12x - 8x = 112 - 96
4x = 16
Isolate the equal sign. Divide 4 from both sides
4x/4 = 16/4
x = 16/4
x = 4
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4 is your answer for x
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