If (a_n=n^3), what is the value of (a_5-a_3)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 98
Given \(a_n=n^3\), we get \(a_5=5^3=125\) and \(a_3=3^3=27\). Therefore, \(a_5-a_3=125-27=98\). Option 96 may result from an error in evaluating the cubes or in subtraction. Exam tip: find each term separately before taking their difference.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
98
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=n^3\), we get \(a_5=5^3=125\) and \(a_3=3^3=27\). Therefore, \(a_5-a_3=125-27=98\). Option 96 may result from an error in evaluating the cubes or in subtraction. Exam tip: find each term separately before taking their 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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