A sequence has (a_n=4n^2-9n+7). What is the value of (a_{10}-a_3)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 301
Given \(a_n=4n^2-9n+7\), \(a_{10}=4(10)^2-9(10)+7=317\) and \(a_3=4(3)^2-9(3)+7=16\). Therefore, \(a_{10}-a_3=317-16=301\). A nearby value such as 299 can result from an error while evaluating \(a_3\) or subtracting. Exam tip: substitute each value of \(n\) separately before finding the difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
301
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=4n^2-9n+7\), \(a_{10}=4(10)^2-9(10)+7=317\) and \(a_3=4(3)^2-9(3)+7=16\). Therefore, \(a_{10}-a_3=317-16=301\). A nearby value such as 299 can result from an error while evaluating \(a_3\) or subtracting. Exam tip: substitute each value of \(n\) separately before finding the difference.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: nth term.
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