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3 years ago

What is the equation used to find the nth term of the arithmetic sequence: -9, -4 1, 6, 11...

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elena-s [515]3 years ago

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Answer:

a^n=-9+(n-1).5

Step-by-step explanation:

Arithmetic sequence=a+(n-1)d

a=-9

n=?

d=+5

Arithmetic sequence=-9+(n-1)5

=-9+5n-5

Collect like terms

-9-5+5n

-14+5n

So the final answer is

an=-9+(n-1).5

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