The (n)th term of a sequence is (a_n=7n+2). Which term is (100)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 14th
Given \(a_n=7n+2\), set the term equal to \(100\): \(7n+2=100\). Thus, \(7n=98\) and \(n=14\). Hence, 100 is the 14th term. For comparison, \(a_{13}=7\times13+2=93\), so the 13th term is not correct. Exam tip: equate the given term value to \(a_n\) and solve for \(n\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
14th
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=7n+2\), set the term equal to \(100\): \(7n+2=100\). Thus, \(7n=98\) and \(n=14\). Hence, 100 is the 14th term. For comparison, \(a_{13}=7\times13+2=93\), so the 13th term is not correct. Exam tip: equate the given term value to \(a_n\) and solve for \(n\).
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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