Question

The first term in an arithmetic sequence is 5. The fourth term in the sequence is −4. The tenth term

Answer 1

Answer:

         aₙ = -3n + 8

Step-by-step explanation:

The nth term of an arithmetic sequence:  aₙ = a₁ + d(n - 1)

{d = common difference}

a₁ = 5

a₄ = 5 + d(4 - 1)

-4 = 5 + 3d

-4 - 5 = 3d

3d = -9

 d = -3

Therefore;

                  aₙ = 5 + (-3)(n - 1)

                   aₙ = -3n + 8

Check:  a₁₀ = 5 + (-3)(10 - 1) = 5 - 27 = - 22