<u>We are given:</u>
An even number 'n', multiplied by the next consecutive even number is 168
<u>Solving for n:</u>
From the given statement, we can say that:
n(n+2) = 168 [<em>n multiplied by the next even number 'n+2'</em>]
n² + 2n = 168
n² + 2n - 168 = 0 [<em>subtracting 168 from both sides</em>]
We can see that we now have a quadratic equation, solving using splitting the middle term
n² + 14n - 12n - 168 = 0
n(n + 14) -12(n + 14) = 0 <em>[factoring out common terms</em>]
(n-12)(n+14) = 0
Here, we can divide both sides by either (n-12) OR (n+14)
Checking the result in both the cases:
(n + 14) = 0/(n-12) (n-12) = 0/(n+14)
n + 14 = 0 n - 12 = 0
n = -14 n = 12
Both these values are even and since we are not told if the number 'n' is positive or negative, both 12 and -14 are the possible values of n
Answer:
B
Step-by-step explanation:
Because of the exponent in x²
Answer:
The sum of the first six terms is 38.39
Step-by-step explanation:
This is a geometric sequence since the common difference between each term is 
Thus, 
To find the sum of first six terms, we need to find the fifth and sixth term of the sequence.
To find the fifth term:
The general form of geometric sequence is 
To find the fifth term, substitute
in 

To find the sixth term, substitute
in 

To find the sum of the first six terms:
The general formula to find Sn for
is 

Thus, the sum of first six terms is 38.39
9514 1404 393
Answer:
y = -6x +9
y = 9·(1/3)^x
Step-by-step explanation:
In each case, the y-intercept is 9.
Linear
The slope is rise/run = (3-9)/(1-0) = -6, so the equation is ...
y = mx + b . . . . . . . slope m, intercept b
y = -6x +9
Exponential
The ratio of value at x=1 to that at x=0 is 3/9 = 1/3. That is the "growth factor," so the equation is ...
y = 9·(1/3)^x