edogkaster edogkaster
  • 09-03-2020
  • Mathematics
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find the formula for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence -7, -4, -1 , 2

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profarouk profarouk
  • 09-03-2020

Answer:

-7 + 3(n - 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

(-4)-(-7) = -4 + 7 = 3

(-1)-(-4) = 3

2-(-1) = 3

then the common difference r = 3

and the first term is -7

since the nth term = first term + (n - 1)×r

then  the nth term = -7 + (n - 1)×3

                              = -7 + 3(n - 1)

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