Which general term is correct for the sequence (2,9,28,65,\ldots)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(a_n=n^3+1\)
For \(a_n=n^3+1\), substituting \(n=1,2,3,4\) gives \(2,9,28,65\), respectively. Hence, option B is correct. In option A, the third term would be \(10\), not \(28\). Exam tip: verify a proposed general term by checking at least the first three values of \(n\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(a_n=n^3+1\)
Why is this the correct answer?
For \(a_n=n^3+1\), substituting \(n=1,2,3,4\) gives \(2,9,28,65\), respectively. Hence, option B is correct. In option A, the third term would be \(10\), not \(28\). Exam tip: verify a proposed general term by checking at least the first three values of \(n\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sequences and Progressions. Topic: Explicit or general rule.
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