SOLUTION: Which expression describes the sequence below, when 'n' is the position in the sequence? 3, 8, 13, 18, .... a) 5n + 3 b) 5n - 2 c) 2n + 1 d) n + 2

SOLUTION: Which expression describes the sequence below, when 'n' is the position in the sequence? 3, 8, 13, 18, .... a) 5n + 3 b) 5n - 2 c) 2n + 1 d) n + 2

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Question 68201: Which expression describes the sequence below, when 'n' is the position in the sequence?
3, 8, 13, 18, ....
a) 5n + 3
b) 5n - 2
c) 2n + 1
d) n + 2
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
THE ANSWER IS B)
5*1-2=3
5*2-2=8
5*3-2=13
5*4-2=18

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