Nth Term From End of Arithmetic Progression Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ T_n(End) = a + (n_{Total} - n) \times d \]

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1. What is the Nth Term from End of Arithmetic Progression?

The nth term from the end of an arithmetic progression is the term that occupies the nth position when counting backwards from the last term of the sequence. It provides a way to quickly identify terms from the end without listing the entire sequence.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ T_n(End) = a + (n_{Total} - n) \times d \]

Where:

\( T_n(End) \) — Nth term from the end of progression
\( a \) — First term of progression
\( n_{Total} \) — Total number of terms in progression
\( n \) — Index/position from the end
\( d \) — Common difference between consecutive terms

Explanation: The formula calculates the term position by subtracting the desired position from the total terms and applying the common difference from the first term.

3. Importance of Calculating Nth Term from End

Details: This calculation is essential in various mathematical applications, sequence analysis, pattern recognition, and solving problems where backward counting in arithmetic sequences is required.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the first term, total number of terms, the position from the end you want to find, and the common difference. Ensure the position from end (n) does not exceed the total number of terms.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can n be greater than nTotal?
A: No, n (position from end) cannot exceed the total number of terms (nTotal) in the progression.

Q2: What if the common difference is negative?
A: The formula works equally well for negative common differences, which indicate a decreasing arithmetic progression.

Q3: How is this different from the regular nth term formula?
A: The regular nth term formula calculates from the beginning (a + (n-1)×d), while this calculates from the end of the sequence.

Q4: Can this be used for geometric progressions?
A: No, this formula is specific to arithmetic progressions. Geometric progressions have a different formula for terms from the end.

Q5: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: Useful in financial calculations, physics problems, computer algorithms, and any scenario involving sequential data analysis from the end.