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If a sequence of 8 consecutive odd integers with increasing values has 9 as its seventh term. What is the sum of the terms of the sequence?​

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Answer:


Sum = 32

Explanation:

Given

Sequence = Consecutive Odds


T_7 = 9

Required

The sum of the terms

A sequence of odd number has a difference of 2. So, the sequence is represented as:


S = \{-3,-1,1,3,5,7,9,11\}

Add up all terms in the sequence


Sum = -3-1+1+3+5+7+9+11


Sum = 32

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