The third term in an arithmetic sequence is 9 and the fifth term is 21 . If the first term if a1, which is an equation for the n
th term of this sequence?
A:an=6n-9
B:an=14n+6
C:an=6n+14
D:an=9n-6
1 answer:
Answer:
A: an = 6n - 9
Step-by-step explanation:
third term in an arithmetic sequence is 9
a3 = a + 2d
a + 2d = 9
the fifth term is 21
a5 = a + 4d
a + 4d = 21
a + 2d = 9 (1)
a + 4d = 21 (2)
Subtract (1) from (2) to eliminate a
4d - 2d = 21 - 9
2d = 12
d = 12/2
d = 6
Substitute d = 6 into (1)
a + 2d = 9 (1)
a + 2(6) = 9
a + 12 = 9
a = 9 - 12
a = -3
nth term of this sequence = a + (n - 1)d
= -3 + (n - 1)6
= -3 + 6n - 6
= 6n - 9
an = 6n - 9
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