Plug three in wherever there is an x
y=.25(3)
y=.75
3.1 i think but hopefully that might help
The common difference, d, can be determined by subtracting the two consecutive values:
1 - 5 = -4
-3 - 1 = -4
-7 - -3 = -4
Then, using the equation:
an = a1+ d(n-1)
a_21 = 5 + (-4)(21 - 1)
a_21 = -75
The answer is letter D. I hope I was able to help you. Have a good day!
I might be wrong but I think the answer would be -x+2x+6 as a simplified version because if you use the equation (x+4•x+3)-3x(x+1)=a (or any letter you choose), you will get 3x+x^2+12+4x-3x-3x^2=y. Then, you can combine like terms:
4x-2x+12=a
Answer:
D. 1,044 is the total amount of money Mrs. Smith collected
