The difference is not constant therefore there cannot be an 11th term that is correct.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Required
The explicit formula
First, calculate
Set n=2; So:
Substitute -25 for
Calculate the common difference (d)
So, the nth term is:
Open bracket
Collect like terms
Factor out the common term; 3
(3(x + 1))^2 = 36
Use the Multiplication Distributive Property; (xy)^a = x^ay^a
3^2(x + 1)^2 = 36
Simplify 3^2 to 9
9(x + 1)^2 = 36
Divide both sides by 9
(x + 1)^2 = 36/9
Simplify 36/9 to 4
(x + 1)^2 = 4
Take the square root of both sides
x + 1 = √4
Since 2 * 2 = 4, the square root of 2 is 2
x + 1 = 2
Break down the problem into these 2 equations
x + 1 = 2
x + 1 = -2
Solve the first equation; x + 1 = 2
x = 1
Solve the second equation; x + 1 = -2
x = -3
Collect all solutions;
<u>x = 1, -3</u>
Add dress and shoes together:
30 + 25 = 55
1/5 off means the total after discount would be 4/5 ( 1 - 1/5 = 4/5)
Multiply total price by 4/5:
55 x 4/5 = (55 x4)/5 = 220/5 = 44
Total after discount is 44
Now add shipping:
44 + 8 = 52
Total paid = £52