Question

How do I solve these problems?

Answer 1

1.) The 1ˢᵗ three term is (-32), (-7) and 18

2.) The 1ˢᵗ three term is 127, 106 and 85

Explanation:

1.)

Here,

First Term = a₁ = - 32

Common Difference = (d) = 25

Now, For 1ˢᵗ three term,

n = 1

a₁ = - 32

n = 2

aₙ = a + (n - 1)d

a₂ = (-32) + (2 - 1) × 25

a₂ = (-32) + 1 × 25

a₂ = (-32) + 25

a₂ = -7

n = 3

aₙ = a + (n - 1)d

a₃ = (-32) + (3 - 1) × 25

a₃ = (-32) + 2 × 25

a₃ = (-32) + 50

a₃ = 18

Thus, The 1ˢᵗ three term is (-32), (-7) and 18

2.)

Here,

First Term = a₁ = 127

Common Difference = (d) = -21

Now, For 1ˢᵗ three term,

n = 1

a₁ = 127

n = 2

aₙ = a + (n - 1)d

a₂ = 127 + (2 - 1) × (-21)

a₂ = 127 + 1 × (-21)

a₂ = 127 - 21

a₂ = 106

n = 3

aₙ = a + (n - 1)d

a₃ = 127 + (3 - 1) × (-21)

a₃ = 127 + 2 × (-21)

a₃ = 127 - 42

a₃ = 85

Thus, The 1ˢᵗ three term is 127, 106 and 85

-TheUnknownScientist