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3 years ago

Determine the nth term rule and find the 45th term for the arithmetic sequence with a10=1 and d-6

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kari74 [83]3 years ago

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Answer: -209

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for arithmetic progression

= a + (n - 1)d

Since a10 = 1 and d = -6

a10 = a + 9d

a + 9(-6) = 1

a - 54 = 1

a = 1 + 54

a = 55

Therefore, 45th term = a + (n - 1)d

= a + (45 - 1)d

= a + 44d

= 55 + 44(-6)

= 55 - 264

= -209

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