Partial Sums An arithmetic sequence has a first term of -1 and a common difference of -17. If S₁, denotes the n partial sum of the sequence, determine: a. S29 b. The value of n for which S,=-5125 0. S29

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Section12.2: Arithmetic Sequences
Problem 12.30TI: Find the eighteenth term of a sequence where the first term is 13 and the common differences is -7.
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Partial Sums
An arithmetic sequence has a first term of -1 and a common difference of -17. If S, denotes the n
partial sum of the sequence, determine:
a. S29
b. The value of n for which S,= -5125
0. S29=
b. n =
Transcribed Image Text:Partial Sums An arithmetic sequence has a first term of -1 and a common difference of -17. If S, denotes the n partial sum of the sequence, determine: a. S29 b. The value of n for which S,= -5125 0. S29= b. n =
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