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what rule can be used to find the next term of the arithmetic sequence?…

Question

what rule can be used to find the next term of the arithmetic sequence?
39, 60, 81, 102, 123, ...

\\(a_n = a_{n-1} - 39\\)
\\(a_n = a_{n-1} - 21\\)
\\(a_n = a_{n-1} + 21\\)
\\(a_n = a_{n-1} + 39\\)

the next term of the arithmetic sequence
39, 60, 81, 102, 123, ... is

Explanation:

Find the common difference

Using the Arithmetic Sequences knowledge point

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Determine the recursive rule

Using the Recursive Formulas knowledge point

$$ a_n = a_{n-1} + 21 $$

Calculate the next term

Using the Arithmetic Sequences knowledge point

$$ a_6 = 123 + 21 = 144 $$

Answer:

Question 1

What rule can be used to find the next term of the arithmetic sequence?
\(39, 60, 81, 102, 123, \dots\)

  • (A) \(a_n = a_{n-1} - 39\)
  • (B) \(a_n = a_{n-1} - 21\)
  • (C) \(a_n = a_{n-1} + 21\) (Correct answer)
  • (D) \(a_n = a_{n-1} + 39\)

Question 2

The next term of the arithmetic sequence \(39, 60, 81, 102, 123, \dots\) is <blank>144</blank>.