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The first three terms of an arithmetic progression are m,12 and n . Find the value of m+n

Vera_Pavlovna [14]

<h3>Answer: 24</h3>

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Explanation:

There are a few approaches. Here's one way to solve.

Let d be the common difference between the terms.

We add d to each term of this arithmetic sequence to get the next term.

First term = m
Second term = 12 = m+d
Third term = n = (m+d)+d = m+2d

Focusing on the second equation, we can solve for d like so

m+d = 12

d = 12-m

This is then plugged into the third equation

n = m+2d

n = m+2(12-m)

n = m+24-2m

n = 24-m

Therefore,

m+n = m+(24-m) = 24

It turns out that it doesn't matter what m and n are because m+n is always equal to 24 in this case.

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A more concrete example:

Let's say m = 2. We won't set up n just yet but we'll be able to compute it fairly soon.

Since m = 2, this means d = 12-m = 12-2 = 10. This is the gap between adjacent or neighboring terms.

If d = 10, then the third term must be n = 12+d = 12+10 = 22

We can then see that m+n = 2+22 = 24

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I'll do another example:

m = 5

d = 12-m = 12-5 = 7

n = 12+d = 7 = 19

m+n = 5+19 = 24

Whenever in doubt, or if you get stuck, it helps to come up with actual numeric values to hopefully clear things up.

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An alternative way to get the answer:

Let's try to determine what m+n is actually saying. We have 12 right in the middle of the first term (m) and third term (n). Because the gap between the numbers is the same (that being d), we know that 12 is the midpoint of m and n. It might help to draw out a number line to see what's going on.

The midpoint of m and n is (m+n)/2

Set this equal to 12 and isolate the "m+n"

(firstTerm+thirdTerm)/2 = second term

(m+n)/2 = 12

m+n = 2*12

m+n = 24

So in general, if the first three terms of the arithmetic sequence are m, k, n, then m+n = 2k.

3 0

3 years ago

Can someone please teach me how to do this? You can please do like 2 questions and please explain exactly how you got the answer

spayn [35]

All of these questions require one thing: trigonometric functions.

There are 3 main trigonometric functions, which can only be used on right triangles: sine, cosine, and tangent.

Sine = opposite / hypotenuse

Cosine = adjacent / hypotenuse

Tangent = opposite / adjacent

When trying to figure out what function to use, we always start by looking from the angle. Take problem a, for example. Looking from angle E, of which the value is not given, we have the side opposite and the side adjacent. Therefore, we should use the tangent function.

---The hypotenuse is always the longest side of the triangle. It is never considered the opposite or adjacent side.

Let's set up our function with the given information from problem a.

tan(x) = 9.7 / 5.2

---The tangent of an unknown angle is equal to the quotient of the opposite side and the adjacent side.

Now, solving for the value of x will require a calculator. We'll need to use what's called an inverse trigonometric function. Most calculators have these directly above the regular trigonometric functions, and the inverse functions are accessed using a "second" key.

---Ensure that your calculator is in degrees, not radians!

x = tan^-1(9.7 / 5.2)

x = 61.805 = 62 degrees

Next, let's take a look at problem b. This time, we're solving for a side length instead of an angle. But, we're still going to start by looking from our angle.

Looking from the 38 degree angle, we are given the adjacent side and an unknown hypotenuse. Therefore, we should use the cosine function.

cosine(38) = 53.1 / r

---The cosine of a 38 degree angle is equal to the quotient of 53.1 and an unknown hypotenuse, r.

Use your algebra skills to isolate the variable r.

r * cosine(38) = 53.1

r = 53.1 / cosine(38)

---From here, all you need to do is plug this into your calculator. Since we are solving for a side length (and given an angle), we are just using the regular trigonometric function buttons on the calculator.

r = 67.385 = 67.4 units

Hope this helps!

4 0

2 years ago

For Tran Please help is appreciate it

Ostrovityanka [42]

Answer:

A = 38°

Step-by-step explanation:

We are going to use cosine law to find angle A where

a = 4.7

b = 3.9 m

c = 2.9 m

${c}^{2} = {a}^{2} + {b}^{2} - 2ab \cos( \alpha )$

or

$\cos( \alpha ) = \frac{ {a}^{2} + {b}^{2} - {c}^{2} }{2ab}$

cos A = [(4.7)^2 + (3.9)^2 - (2.9)^2]/2(4.7)(3.9)

= 28.89/36.66

= 0.788

A = arccos(0.788) = 38°

6 0

3 years ago

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steposvetlana [31]

<h3>Answer: Likely it's choice D) </h3>

See below for the explanation why

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down payment = 22% of home value

down payment = 22% of $426,000

down payment = 0.22*426,000

down payment = 93,720 dollars

The remaining amount mortgaged (i.e. loaned out) is

home value - (down payment) = 426,000 - 93,720 = 332,280

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The monthly payment formula is

P = (L*i)/(1 - (1+i)^(-n))

where,

P = monthly payment
L = amount loaned
i = monthly interest rate in decimal form
n = number of months

In this case,

L = 332,280 dollars
i = 0.0525/12 = 0.004375 which is exact without any rounding
n = 20*12 = 240 months (equivalent to 20 years)

Plugging those three values into the formula mentioned gets us the following:

P = (L*i)/(1 - (1+i)^(-n))

P = (332,280*0.004375)/(1 - (1+0.004375)^(-240))

P = 2,239.0493959316

P = 2,239.05

Multiply this monthly payment by the 240 months mentioned.

2,239.05*240 = 537,372

This is the total amount paid back (principal + interest)

Add on the down payment to find out how much money total is handed over: 537,372 + 93,720 = 631,092

Unfortunately $631,092 is not listed as one of the answer choices. The closest would be D) $631,057

I'm not sure if I made a rounding error somewhere, or perhaps your teacher is using an amortization table. It's also possible your teacher made a typo somewhere. I'd ask them for clarification.

5 0

2 years ago

A box contains 13 orange blocks, 19 yellow blocks, and 8 purple blocks. Paul randomly chose a block, then he randomly chose anot

Lesechka [4]

First pick: 13/(13+19+8)=13/40
the second pick: 12/39
both: 13/40 *12/39=156/1560=0.1

8 0

3 years ago