Amanita, let's first confirm the problem:
Problem Statement:
You are given an arithmetic sequence (등차수열) where the 3rd term is 9 and the 10th term is 23. You are asked to find the 20th term of this sequence.
Let's break down the steps to solve this problem:
Step-by-Step Solution Plan
- Recall the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence:
The nth term, , is given by:
where is the first term and is the common difference.
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Set up equations using the given terms:
- The 3rd term:
- The 10th term:
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Solve the system of equations to find and .
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Use the values of and to find the 20th term:
- Check which answer choice matches the result.
Now, let's execute each step in detail.
Step 1 & 2: Set up the equations
We have:
Step 3: Solve for and
Let's solve this system of equations. We have solved the system and found:
- The first term
- The common difference
Step 4: Find the 20th term
Now, let's use the formula for the nth term:
Substitute the values:
Let's calculate the value. The 20th term of the arithmetic sequence is:
So, the answer is , which matches choice ②.
Summary of steps:
- Used the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
- Set up and solved two equations to find the first term and common difference.
- Substituted these values into the formula for the 20th term.
- Calculated the answer as 43.
If you have any more questions about arithmetic sequences, feel free to ask, Amanita!