Identify the 35th term of an arithmetic sequence where a1 = -7 and a18 = 95.
Solution:
The n-th term of an arithmetic sequence is given by an = a + (n - 1)d.
We have to find the 35th term of the arithmetic sequence.
Given, a1 = -7, a18 = 95
a + (18 - 1)d = 95
a + 17d = 95
We know a = -7
-7 + 17d = 95
17d = 95 + 7
17d = 102
d = 102/17
d = 6
Now, find a35
a35 = a + (35 - 1)d
a35 = -7 + (35 - 1) × 6
a35 = -7 + 34 × 6
a35 = -7 + 204
a35 = 197
Therefore the value of a35 = 197.
Identify the 35th term of an arithmetic sequence where a1 = -7 and a18 = 95.
Summary:
The 35th term of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = -7 and a18 = 95 is 197.
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