Arithmetic Sequence Calculator

aₙ = a₁ + (n−1)d. Find any term of an arithmetic sequence.

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter first term and common difference.
  • Pick term number n.
  • Read aₙ + sum.

About this calculator

Arithmetic sequence: each term differs from the previous by a constant d. Formula aₙ = a₁ + (n−1)d. Sum of first n terms: Sₙ = (n/2)(a₁ + aₙ). Examples: even numbers (a₁=2, d=2), powers-of-2 indices (a₁=1, d=1), or stair-step seating arrangements. Common in counting problems and discrete math.

Frequently asked

Difference vs ratio?+
Arithmetic: constant difference (d). Geometric: constant ratio (r). Different families.
Zero d?+
All terms equal a₁. Sum = n × a₁.
Negative d?+
Decreasing sequence. Eventually goes negative if n large enough.
Real-world?+
Salary raises (fixed dollar amt), stadium seating, library shelving, simple savings (fixed deposit).
Difference from sum-of-arithmetic-series?+
This calc finds individual term aₙ + bonus sum. Sum-of-series calc focuses on cumulative.

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