Arithmetic Sequence
Description
Finds the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
Variables
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
aₙ | nth term |
a₁ | First term |
n | Term number |
d | Common difference |
Example
Problem
Find 10th term if a₁=5, d=3
Solution
a₁₀ = 5 + (10-1)×3 = 32
Real-World Applications
- Finance
- Scheduling
- Pattern analysis