The answer is 14.4 because you divide 36 and 2.5 and that’s what you would get
The sum of the first 20 terms of an arithmetic sequence with the 18th term of 8.1 and a common difference of 0.25 is 124.5
Given,
18th term of an arithmetic sequence = 8.1
Common difference = d = 0.25.
<h3>What is an arithmetic sequence?</h3>
The sequence in which the difference between the consecutive term is constant.
The nth term is denoted by:
a_n = a + ( n - 1 ) d
The sum of an arithmetic sequence:
S_n = n/2 [ 2a + ( n - 1 ) d ]
Find the 18th term of the sequence.
18th term = 8.1
d = 0.25
8.1 = a + ( 18 - 1 ) 0.25
8.1 = a + 17 x 0.25
8.1 = a + 4.25
a = 8.1 - 4.25
a = 3.85
Find the sum of 20 terms.
S_20 = 20 / 2 [ 2 x 3.85 + ( 20 - 1 ) 0.25 ]
= 10 [ 7.7 + 19 x 0.25 ]
= 10 [ 7.7 + 4.75 ]
= 10 x 12.45
= 124.5
Thus the sum of the first 20 terms of an arithmetic sequence with the 18th term of 8.1 and a common difference of 0.25 is 124.5
Learn more about arithmetic sequence here:
brainly.com/question/25749583
#SPJ1
Okay, I worked it out and yes, it is a factor. Once you got x=-10, then you plug it into your formula. from there you can work it out like I did and get the answer. You can also input it into a scientific calcuator and figure it out that way. If you need any more help, go ahead and message me. Hope this helps. You can also but it into the box and divide it that way to find out. whichever way is better for you