If (a_n=6n-2), what is the fifth term?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 28
For the fifth term, substitute \(n=5\) in the formula: \(a_5=6\times5-2=30-2=28\). Therefore, 28 is correct. The close distractor 30 results from forgetting to subtract 2. Exam tip: substitute the value of \(n\) first, then follow the correct order of operations.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
28
Why is this the correct answer?
For the fifth term, substitute \(n=5\) in the formula: \(a_5=6\times5-2=30-2=28\). Therefore, 28 is correct. The close distractor 30 results from forgetting to subtract 2. Exam tip: substitute the value of \(n\) first, then follow the correct order of operations.
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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