SOLUTION: Write an equation for the nth term of each arithmatic sequence. -5,-2,1,4,7

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Question 1001125: Write an equation for the nth term of each arithmatic sequence. -5,-2,1,4,7
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
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Arithmetic sequence starting at , common difference .
n is index of term;
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Write an equation for the nth term of each arithmatic sequence. -5,-2,1,4,7
Equation of a specific term of an AP: 

Common difference: - 2 - - 5, or - 2 + 5, or 3

 ------ Substituting - 5 for , and 3 for d



 

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