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The table shows how the number of sit-ups Marla does each day has changed over time. At this rate, how many sit-ups will she do on Day 12? Explain your steps in solving this problem.

The table shows how the number of sit-ups Marla does each day has changed over time-example-1

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To determine the number sit-ups Marla will do on day 12;

The number is arithmetic sequence;


\begin{gathered} 17,21,25,29,33 \\ a_1=17,\text{ d=4, n=12 and a}_(12)=? \end{gathered}
a_n=a_1+(n-1)d
a_(12)=17+11(4)=17+44=61

The answer is 61.

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