Question

Given the sequence 5, 6, 7, 8, ....., where x = 1, 2, 3, 4, ...., what is the first term in the sequence?

Answer 1

The first term in the sequence is 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sequence is 5,6,7,8,.....

• The first term = 5
• The second term = 6
• The third term = 7

where x= 1,2,3,4,...

The sequence follows the pattern (x+4).

• For x=1, then (1+4) = 5 which is the first term of the sequence.

Similarly,

• For x=2, then (2+4) = 6 which is the second term of the sequence and the sequence follows the same pattern.