What is the 32nd term of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = -34 and a9 = -122?

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given :

a1 = -34 

a9 = -122

a32 = ?

Formul:

an = a1 + (n-1)d

a9 = a1 + (9-1) d

-122 = -34 + 8d

8d = -122 + 34

8d = -88

d = -88/8

d = -11

Now, 

a32 = a1 + 31d

= -34 + 31 × -11

= -34 - 341

= -375

 

Thus, 32nd term of the arithmetic sequence is -375.