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The Nth Term from End of Arithmetic Progression is the term corresponding to the index or position n from the end of the given arithmetic progression. It helps in finding specific terms when counting backwards from the last term.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the nth term from the end by subtracting (n-1) times the common difference from the last term.
Details: Calculating terms from the end of an arithmetic progression is useful in various mathematical problems, sequence analysis, and pattern recognition where reverse counting is required.
Tips: Enter the last term of the progression, the index n (position from the end), and the common difference. All values must be valid numbers.
Q1: What is an arithmetic progression?
A: An arithmetic progression is a sequence of numbers where the difference between consecutive terms is constant.
Q2: Can n be any positive integer?
A: Yes, n must be a positive integer representing the position from the end of the progression.
Q3: What if the common difference is negative?
A: The formula works for both positive and negative common differences, as it follows the arithmetic progression rules.
Q4: How is this different from finding the nth term from the beginning?
A: Finding from the end uses the last term as reference, while from the beginning uses the first term.
Q5: Can this formula be used for geometric progressions?
A: No, this formula is specific to arithmetic progressions. Geometric progressions have a different formula for finding terms from the end.