The sequence is an arithmetic sequence with
a₁ = -4
d = a₂ - a₁
d = -1 - (-4)
d = -1 + 4
d = 3
an = x
Sn = 437
General formula in arithmetic sequence
Formula to find nth term
an = a₁ + d(n - 1)
Formula to find sum of sequence (sn)
Sn = n/2 (a₁ + an)
We have to make an equation system based on the problem
plug the numbers into the formula
First equation
an = a₁ + d(n - 1)
x = -4 + 3(n - 1)
x = -4 + 3n - 3
x = 3n - 7
Second equation
Sn = n/2 (a₁ + an)
n/2 (a₁ + an) = 437
n/2 (-4 + x) = 437
n(x - 4) = 874
xn - 4n = 874
Solve the equation system by subtitution method
Subtitute x with 3n - 7 in the second equation
xn - 4n = 874
(3n - 7)n - 4n = 874
3n² - 7n - 4n = 874
3n² - 11n - 874 = 0
(3n + 46)(n - 19) = 0
n = -46/3 or n = 19
Because the number of terms shouldn't be negative, -46/3 isn't required, so the value of n is 19.
Solve for x, back to the first equatin
x = 3n - 7
x = 3(19) - 7
x = 57 - 7
x = 50
The solution is 50
ANSWER
Vertical asymptote:
x=1
Horizontal asymptote:
y=1
EXPLANATION
The given rational function is
The vertical asymptote occurs at
The vertical asymptotes is x=1
The degree of the numerator is the same as the degree of the denominator.
The horizontal asymptote of such rational function is found by expressing the coefficient of the leading term in the numerator over that of the denominator.
y=1
Answer: 2 19/24 hours was spent in practising.
Step-by-step explanation:
During the first hour, they practiced for 5/8 of an hour. During the second hour, they practiced for 2/3 of an hour. This means that the total time for which they practiced in the first 2 hours would be
5/8 + 2/3 = 31/24 hours
During the last two hours, they first practiced for 3/5 of an hour, took a 1/2 hour break and then practiced the rest of the time. This means that the rest of the time for which they practiced is
2 - (3/5 + 1/2) = 2 - 11/10 = 9/10
Therefore, the time they spent practicing in total would be
31/24 + 3/5 + 9/10 = 67/24 =
2 19/24 hours
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply out in order to find out which expression it is equivalent to.
1) Since the whole quantity is squared, write it out as .
2) Multiply binomials by using the FOIL method. Multiply the terms that are listed first in each binomial, then the ones that are listed outermost when looking at both binomials, then innermost, and finally the last terms listed in each binomial. Simplify and combine like terms.
3) , so must be . Thus, is equivalent to -1. Knowing this, simplify and combine like terms.
Thus, it is equivalent to .