The arithmetic sequence is .
The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is .
Here = First term of the sequence, d = common difference.
The sequence three arithmetic means between 55 and 115.
\ (Substitute
)
(Substitute
)
(Subtract:
)
Apply subtraction property of equality: a = b then .
(Subtract 55 from each side)
(Apply commutative property:
)
(Apply additive inverse property:
)
(Subtract:
)
Apply division property of equality: a = b then .
(Divide each side by 4)
(Cancel common term)
d = 15 (Divide: )
The arithmetic means are 70, 85 and 100.