Which function below represents the arithmetic sequence 3, 7, 11, 15...? . f(n) = 4 + 3(n – 1). f(n) = 4 + 3n. f(n) = 3 + 4n. f(n) = 3 + 4(n – 1)

Respuesta :

The given above is an arithmetic sequence with first term equal to 3 and the common difference equal to 4. That is from 7 - 3 = 11 - 7 = 15 - 11. The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by the equation,
                                        an = a1 + (n - 1) x d
Substituting the given,
                                        an = 3 + 4(n - 1)
thus, the answer is the fourth choice. 

Answer: [tex]f(n)=3+4(n-1)[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The given arithmetic sequence : 3, 7, 11, 15...

Here , the first term = [tex]a_1=3[/tex]

Common difference =[tex]d=a_2-a_1=7-3=4[/tex]

We know that function represents any Arithmetic sequence is given by :-

[tex]f(n)=a_1+(n-1)d[/tex] , where n= Number of term= 1,2,3,4....

[tex]a_1[/tex] is the first term.

d= common difference.

For the given sequence , the function would be :-

[tex]f(n)=3+4(n-1)[/tex]

Hence, the function represents the given arithmetic sequence :

[tex]f(n)=3+4(n-1)[/tex]