We need to find the 8 th term nth term is given as <span><span>an</span>=<span>a1</span>+(n−1)d</span>
n=8, d =-4 (common difference) <span><span>a8</span>=<span>a1</span>+(8−1)×d</span>
<span><span>a8</span>=1+7×(−4<span>)</span></span>
You would use order of operations: PEMDAS
P(parenthesis) E(exponents) MD(multiplication/division) AS(addition/subtraction)
with MD and AS order doesnt matter.
8(5-32) you would start with inside the Parenthesis for "P" so (5-32)=(-27)
next you would go to the E but because you dont have an exponent you go to the next step with is the "MD" you have multiplication so next would be 8(-27) and 8 multiplied by -27 is: 8(-27)= -216
ANSWER: -216
