Solving the Arithmetic Series: (x+1)+(x+4)+(x+7)+...+(x+28)=155
This problem presents an arithmetic series where we need to find the value of 'x'. Let's break down the steps to solve it:
Understanding Arithmetic Series
An arithmetic series is a sequence of numbers where the difference between any two consecutive terms is constant. This constant difference is called the common difference.
In this series:
- First Term (a): x+1
- Common Difference (d): 3 (notice the difference between consecutive terms is 3)
- Last Term (l): x+28
- Sum (S): 155
Using the Formula for Sum of Arithmetic Series
The formula for the sum (S) of an arithmetic series is:
S = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d]
Where:
- n: Number of terms in the series
1. Find the number of terms (n):
- The series starts at (x+1) and ends at (x+28).
- The difference between consecutive terms is 3.
- Therefore, the number of terms (n) is: (28-1)/3 + 1 = 10
2. Substitute the values into the formula:
- S = 155
- n = 10
- a = x+1
- d = 3
155 = (10/2) * [2(x+1) + (10-1)3]
3. Solve for 'x':
- 155 = 5 * [2x + 2 + 27]
- 155 = 5 * [2x + 29]
- 155 = 10x + 145
- 10x = 10
- x = 1
Conclusion
Therefore, the value of x in the arithmetic series (x+1)+(x+4)+(x+7)+...+(x+28)=155 is 1.