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QuestionFind the value of a8=(1)8(38+5)a_{8}=(-1)^{8}(3 \cdot 8+5). What is the result? Options: -27, 27, 29, -29.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The formula given is an=(1)n(3n+5)a_{n}=(-1)^{n}(3 n+5). We are asked to substitute n=8n=8 into the formula

STEP 2

Substitute n=8n=8 into the formula.
a8=(1)8(8+5)a_{8}=(-1)^{8}( \cdot8+5)

STEP 3

Calculate the exponent of 1-1.
(1)8=1(-1)^{8}=1So, the formula becomesa8=1(38+5)a_{8}=1(3 \cdot8+5)

STEP 4

Perform the multiplication inside the parentheses.
38=243 \cdot8 =24So, the formula becomesa8=1(24+)a_{8}=1(24+)

STEP 5

Perform the addition inside the parentheses.
24+5=2924+5 =29So, the formula becomesa8=129a_{8}=1 \cdot29

STEP 6

Perform the multiplication.
129=291 \cdot29 =29So, a8=29a_{8}=29.
The result of substituting 88 for nn in the formula an=(1)n(3n+5)a_{n}=(-1)^{n}(3 n+5) is 2929.

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