Because the difference between any term and the previous term is a constant, this is an arithmetic sequence because of that constant which is referred to as the common difference, d. Which in this case is -35--38=-32--35=3
Any arithmetic sequence can be expressed as:
a(n)=a+d(n-1), a=initial term, d=common difference, n=term number.
In this case a=-38 and d=3 so
a(n)=-38+3(n-1) which we can simplify to
a(n)=-38+3n-3
a(n)=3n-41, so the 52nd term is:
a(52)=3(52)-41
a(52)=156-41
a(52)=115
Step-by-step explanation:
We have xy = 28, x² + y² = 65 and x³ + y³ = 407.
Since (x + y)(x² - xy + y²) = x³ + y³,
x + y = (x³ + y³)/(x² + y² - xy)
= (407) / [(65) - (28)]
= 407 / 37
= 11.
Hence the sum of the numbers is 11.
At x=2, y=4
At x=4, y=16
So the total change in y from x=2 to x=4 is 16-4=12
And since average rate of change = total change in y divided by total change in x within the same period, therefore the answer is 12/2 = 6
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
