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lara31 [8.8K]
3 years ago
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If 2k, 5k-1 and 6k+2 are the first 3 terms of an arithmetic sequence, find k and the 8th term​

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1 answer:
Klio2033 [76]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

see explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

The common difference d of an arithmetic sequence is

d = a_{2} - a_{1} = a_{3} - a_{2}

Substitute in values and solve for k, that is

5k - 1 - 2k = 6k + 2 - (5k - 1)

3k - 1 = 6k + 2 - 5k + 1

3k - 1 = k + 3 ( subtract k from both sides )

2k - 1 = 3 ( add 1 to both sides )

2k = 4 ⇒ k = 2

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The n th term of an arithmetic sequence is

a_{n} = a_{1} + (n - 1)d

a_{1} = 2k = 2 × 2 = 4 and

d = 5k - 1 - 2k = 3k - 1 = (3 × 2) - 1 = 5

Hence

a_{8} = 4 + (7 × 5) = 4 + 35 = 39

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