If the first differences of a sequence are a constant -7 and the third term is 22, find the first 5 terms of the sequence.

Mathematics

1 answer:

Andru [333]3 years ago

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Answer:

36, 29, 22, 15, 8

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: State known information

First difference is -7

Third term of the sequence is 22

Step 2: Find first 5 terms

You just need to add and subtract 7 to 22 and the answer 5 times

1. 36 +7

2. 29 +7

3. 22 <- We know 22 is the 3rd term

4. 15 -7

5. 8 -7

Therefore the first 5 terms of the sequence is 36, 29, 22, 15, 8

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