Mathematical Puzzles
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A sequence is defined by a₁ = 3 and aₙ = aₙ₋₁ + 4. What is a₁₀?
Hint
This is an arithmetic sequence.
Answer
39.
Explanation
The tenth term is 3 + 9×4 = 39.
Step-by-Step Solution
a₁₀ = a₁ + 9d.
= 3 + 9×4.
= 39.
= 3 + 9×4.
= 39.