Question

What is the 32nd term of the arithmetic sequence where a_1 = -34 and a_9 = -122?

Answer 1

the general formula for 'n' th term of arithmetic series is
\(a_n=a_1+(n-1)d\)
now put n=9,a9=-122
and find 'd'

Answer 2

can u find 'd' ? @badATalgebra ?

Answer 3

i think so thanks.

Answer 4

ok, once you've found 'd'
just put the values again in \(a_n=a_1+(n-1)d\)
n=32,d=.....?
and you'll get 32nd term as a32 .

Answer 5

okay.