Find the 10th term of an arithmetic sequence whose first term is 3 and common difference is 4.

A 36

B 39

C 42

D 45

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is aₙ = a₁ + (n-1)d. Given a₁ = 3, d = 4, and n = 10, a₁₀ = 3 + (10-1)4 = 3 + (9)4 = 3 + 36 = 39.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Find the 10th term of an arithmetic sequence whose first term is 3 and common difference is 4." is Option B: 39.

The other options — A) 36, C) 42, D) 45 — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: The formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is aₙ = a₁ + (n-1)d. Given a₁ = 3, d = 4, and n = 10, a₁₀ = 3 + (10-1)4 = 3 + (9)4 = 3 + 36 = 39.

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Find the 10th term of an arithmetic sequence whose first term is 3 and common difference is 4.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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