Questions: Find the term (a11) for the arithmetic sequence with first term, (a1=13), and common difference, (d=2).
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Transcript text: Find the term $a_{11}$ for the arithmetic sequence with first term, $a_{1}=13$, and common difference, $d=2$.
\[
a_{11}=\square
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
To find the 11th term of an arithmetic sequence, we use the formula for the nth term: \( a_n = a_1 + (n-1) \times d \). Here, \( a_1 = 13 \), \( d = 2 \), and \( n = 11 \). Substitute these values into the formula to calculate \( a_{11} \).
Step 1: Identify the Formula
To find the 11th term \( a_{11} \) of the arithmetic sequence, we use the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence:
\[
a_n = a_1 + (n-1) \times d
\]
Step 2: Substitute the Values
Given:
\( a_1 = 13 \)
\( d = 2 \)
\( n = 11 \)
Substituting these values into the formula:
\[
a_{11} = 13 + (11-1) \times 2
\]