The First Term of the Arithmetic Sequence Is $\frac {2 } { 3 }$

question 27

Multiple Choice

The first term of the arithmetic sequence is $\frac {2 } { 3 }$ and the common difference is $\left( - \frac { 2 } { 3 } \right\}$ Which term of this sequence is $- \frac { 20 } { 3 }$ ?

• A) \(10 ^ { \mathrm { th } } \text { term }\)
• B) \(12 ^ { \text {th } } \text { term }\)
• C) \(13 ^ { \text {th } } \text { term }\)
• D) \(16 ^ { \mathrm { th} } \text { term }\)
• E) \(6 ^ { \mathrm { th} } \text { term }\)

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Definitions:

Aggregated Distribution

A pattern of population distribution where individuals are clustered together in groups.

Random Dispersion

The spatial distribution pattern of a population in which the presence of one individual has no effect on the distribution of other individuals. Compare with clumped dispersion and uniform dispersion.

Clumped Dispersion

A pattern of population distribution in which individuals are aggregated in patches, often due to environmental factors or social interactions, enhancing survival.

Patchy Distribution

A spatial distribution pattern where entities are clustered in several small areas, separated by areas with no or low occurrences of these entities.