Answer:
the nth term of the sequence is 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : An arithmetic sequence begins as follows: 
To find : Which of the following gives the definition of its nth term?
Solution :
The nth term of the A.P is 
The first term is 
The common difference is 

Substitute in the formula,



Therefore, the nth term of the sequence is 
Expanded form:
9.0+0.80+0.05
Change the messy words into numerals
3 times a number minus 2 equals 13
3 × n - 2 = 13
3n - 2 = 13
take 2 to the other side
3n - 2 + (2) = 13 + (2)
3n = 15
Divide by 3 on either sides to isolate n

=

3 and 3 cancels out
n = 5
check:
3 times 5 minus 2 equals 13
3 × 5 - 2 = 13
15 - 2 = 13
13 = 13
The number is 5
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