Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the arithmetic progression 5, 9, 13, … . a. (i) Explain how the general term an=a+(n−1)da_n = a + (n-1)d of an arithmetic progression can be rearranged to express the term number nn in terms of aa, dd and ana_n. b. (ii) Using your explanation, find the position of the term whose value is 43 in the given progression.

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