The (n)th term of an arithmetic sequence is (a_n=12n-7). What is the common difference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (12)
In (a_n=12n-7), the coefficient of (n) is (12), so the common difference is (12). In a linear (n)th term, the coefficient of (n) gives the difference.
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(12)
Why is this the correct answer?
In (a_n=12n-7), the coefficient of (n) is (12), so the common difference is (12). In a linear (n)th term, the coefficient of (n) gives the 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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