If (a_n=n(n+4)), which term is (77)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 7th
Given \(a_n=n(n+4)\), set \(n(n+4)=77\). This gives \(n^2+4n-77=0\), or \((n-7)(n+11)=0\). Since a term number must be positive, \(n=7\). Therefore, 77 is the 7th term. Although \(n=-11\) is an algebraic root, it cannot be a term number. Exam tip: for sequence indices, accept only positive integer values.
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7th
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=n(n+4)\), set \(n(n+4)=77\). This gives \(n^2+4n-77=0\), or \((n-7)(n+11)=0\). Since a term number must be positive, \(n=7\). Therefore, 77 is the 7th term. Although \(n=-11\) is an algebraic root, it cannot be a term number. Exam tip: for sequence indices, accept only positive integer values.
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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