What is the 32nd term of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = 4 and a6 = 24 ?

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2022-09-08

What is the 32nd term of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = 4 and a6 = 24 ?

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Monserrat Ellison

Monserrat Ellison

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The formula for nth term is:
a n = a 1 + ( n - 1 ) d

Applying the same:
a 6 = a 1 + ( 6 - 1 ) d

24 = 4 + 5 d

5 d = 20

d = 4

Now,
a 32 = a 1 + ( 32 - 1 ) d

= 4 + 31 ( 4 )

= 4 + 124

a 32 = 128

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