If \(a_n=7\cdot2^{n-1}-3\), what is the value of \(a_5\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 109
Substituting \(n=5\) gives \(a_5=7\cdot2^{5-1}-3=7\cdot2^4-3=7\cdot16-3=112-3=109\). Hence, 109 is correct. Option 111 may result from forgetting to subtract 3 at the end. Exam tip: in expressions with exponents, calculate \(n-1\) first and then evaluate the power.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
109
Why is this the correct answer?
Substituting \(n=5\) gives \(a_5=7\cdot2^{5-1}-3=7\cdot2^4-3=7\cdot16-3=112-3=109\). Hence, 109 is correct. Option 111 may result from forgetting to subtract 3 at the end. Exam tip: in expressions with exponents, calculate \(n-1\) first and then evaluate the power.
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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