SOLUTION: Write the Algebraic expression for the sequence 8,11,14,17... THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Mom of a frustrated pre-al student.

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Question 186748: Write the Algebraic expression for the sequence 8,11,14,17...
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Mom of a frustrated pre-al student.

Answer by user_dude2008(1862)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

8 , 11 , 14,  17
 +3    +3   +3




Rule: add 3 to each term to get next term ----> difference is 3. So d=3

Starting value: 8 ---->


Equation: ---> where 'n' starts at zero

OR...

Equation: ---> where 'n' starts at one

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