Which of the following sequences has a general term that represents an arithmetic progression (AP)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(a_n=5n-3\)
For \(a_n=5n-3\), the consecutive difference is \(a_{n+1}-a_n=5\), which is constant; hence it is an AP. In \(n^2+1\), the difference changes. Exam tip: any form \(pn+q\) represents an AP.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(a_n=5n-3\)
Why is this the correct answer?
For \(a_n=5n-3\), the consecutive difference is \(a_{n+1}-a_n=5\), which is constant; hence it is an AP. In \(n^2+1\), the difference changes. Exam tip: any form \(pn+q\) represents an AP.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Finding the $n$th term of an AP.