The (n)th term of an arithmetic sequence is (a_n=13n-19). Which term is (176)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 15th term
Given \(a_n=13n-19\), set the nth term equal to 176: \(13n-19=176\). Thus, \(13n=195\), so \(n=15\). Therefore, 176 is the 15th term of the sequence. The 14th term is \(13(14)-19=163\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: To find a term number, equate \(a_n\) to the given term and solve for n.
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15th term
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(a_n=13n-19\), set the nth term equal to 176: \(13n-19=176\). Thus, \(13n=195\), so \(n=15\). Therefore, 176 is the 15th term of the sequence. The 14th term is \(13(14)-19=163\), so it is not correct. Exam tip: To find a term number, equate \(a_n\) to the given term 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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