Is there an alternative formula for the given sequence? 5, 6, 7, 8,... (using multiplication)



Yes, an alternative formula using multiplication for the sequence \(5, 6, 7, 8, \dots\) can be constructed as follows:

Let's denote the \(n\)-th term of the sequence by \(a_n\).

The original sequence is:
\[
a_n = 5 + (n - 1)
\]
However, to express this in a multiplication form, consider the following approach:

The sequence can be rewritten in terms of multiplication as:
\[
a_n = 5 \times 1 + (n - 1) = 5 \times 1 + n - 1
\]

Notice that \(a_n\) can be rewritten as:
\[
a_n = 5 \times 1 + (n-1) \times 1 = 5 \times 1 + (n-1) \times 1
\]
To express it purely in multiplication, we can consider:
\[
a_n = 5 + (n-1) = (5 - 1) + (n-1) \times 1
\]

We can express the general term of the sequence in an alternative form using multiplication:
\[
a_n = 5 \times 1 + (n-1)
\]

While it’s tricky to express a simple linear progression purely in terms of multiplication without addition, the closest we can get with the above would be to express the term by shifting or scaling factors.

If you insist on avoiding addition entirely, this sequence isn’t strictly a multiplicative sequence, and the simplest "multiplicative" form is the one where \(a_n = 5 \times 1 \times n\).

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Here are five questions you might consider next:
1. How would you represent a different arithmetic sequence using multiplication?
2. Can sequences that involve both addition and multiplication be simplified further?
3. What about a geometric sequence, how would it be represented using multiplication?
4. How do you handle sequences that combine arithmetic and geometric properties?
5. Could you explore higher-degree polynomial sequences that use multiplication?

**Tip:** Multiplicative sequences often arise in geometric progressions, where each term is a constant multiple of the previous term. For linear sequences, addition is typically involved.

Discover an alternative formula for the arithmetic sequence 5, 6, 7, 8,... using multiplication. Explore how to express the sequence terms purely in multiplication and understand the mathematical concepts involved. Suitable for students in Grades 7-9.

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