Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let “a” be the first term and ”r” the common ratio of the GP. Then,
f(n) = ar^(n - 1).
f(2) + f(3) = 6f(4). (given)
ar + ar^2 = 6ar^3, or
1 + r = 6r^2, or
6r^2 - r - 1 = 0,
(3r + 1)(2r - 1) = 0.
r = -1/3, or 1/2.
If the common ratio is positive and the second term is 8 we have,
ar = 8, or
a*1/2 = 8, or a = 16.
f(n) = 16*(1/2)^(n - 1) = 2^4*2^(1 - n), or
f(n) = 2^(5 - n).
The first six terms of the GP are : 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2,…
××××××××××
Checking : f(2) + f(3) = 6f(4), (given).
LHS = 8 + 4 = 12.
RHS = 6* 2 = 12.
LHS = RHS.
Plug in 3 for x and 30 for y
5(3 + 8) + 3 + 30
Use PEMDAS
5(11) + 3 + 30
55 + 33
88
88 is your answer
hope this helps
Answer:
Usually it means to solve it. Sometimes they give you values to substitute in for variables (letters) in the math sentence/equation/expression.
Does that make sense?
Step-by-step explanation:
X² - 10x = 46
10/2 = 5; 5²+ 25 add 25 to both sides
x² - 10x + 25 = 46 + 25
so the number you have to add to complete the square is 25.
