If (a_n=2^{n+1}), what is the value of (a_3)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(16\)
Given \(a_n=2^{n+1}\), substitute \(n=3\): \(a_3=2^{3+1}=2^4=16\). Hence, \(16\) is correct. \(8\) would result from using \(2^3\) and incorrectly ignoring the \(+1\) in the exponent. Exam tip: substitute the term number into the entire exponent before simplifying.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(16\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=2^{n+1}\), substitute \(n=3\): \(a_3=2^{3+1}=2^4=16\). Hence, \(16\) is correct. \(8\) would result from using \(2^3\) and incorrectly ignoring the \(+1\) in the exponent. Exam tip: substitute the term number into the entire exponent before simplifying.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Explicit or general rule.
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