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A theatre has t rows; the first has 10 seats and each next row has 2 more. Find the total seats.

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TOPIC 01

Sequences: mixed review

A mixed assessment: identify the method, justify it and revise your reasoning.

What you will be able to explain

  • Connect the chapter skills without relying on the order of the exercises.

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Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Transfer#Your turn

A theatre has t rows; the first has 10 seats and each next row has 2 more. Find the total seats.

t=33t=33
  • A finite sum contains n terms, hence n−1 differences.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Use the common difference and the arithmetic-sum formula.
Hint 2
Use this intermediate relation.
at=10+2(t−1)a_t=10+2(t-1)
Worked solution
  1. Use the common difference and the arithmetic-sum formula.

  2. Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.

    at=74a_t=74
  3. Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.

    St=33(10+74)/2=1386S_t=33(10+74)/2=1386
  4. The discrete row count is positive and integral; no continuous rounding is needed.

The requested value is 1386.

Checks and common pitfalls: The discrete row count is positive and integral; no continuous rounding is needed.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • Ask students to name the relevant condition before calculating.

Board plan

  • Compare valid methods and annotate their conditions.

Anticipated thinking

  • A correct final value may still hide a missing assumption.

Assessment checklist

  • Check the method, conditions, reasoning and interpretation separately.

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