The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5. The third term of the sequence is 13. Which of the following expressions represents the nth term of the sequence?

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The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5. The third term of the sequence is 13.
Which of the following expressions represents the nth term of the sequence?
A 4n +1
B 4n + 5
C5n +1
D 5n + 5
Transcribed Image Text:Question 8/10 > NEXT 8. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 5. The third term of the sequence is 13. Which of the following expressions represents the nth term of the sequence? A 4n +1 B 4n + 5 C5n +1 D 5n + 5
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Given,First term of AP = a = 5Third term of AP= 13Let, Second term of AP = xWe can write AP as - 5, x ,13  ............................Now according to the definition of AP, the difference between the two adjacent number is constant, that is we observe a common difference.So,x-5 = 13-xx+x = 13+52x = 18x = 9So,Second term of AP = 9Common difference = d = 9-5 = 4

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