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For the sequence a_n=2−2⋅(n−1),
its first term is ;
its second term is ;
its third term is ;
its fourth term is ;
its fifth term is ;
its common difference d=
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First term has n=1. The first term is 2.

The other terms you find the same way.

Common difference is 2. Any term in an arithmetic sequence in general is like . The common difference is d.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Please help and show work. Thanks
Sequences

For the sequence a_n=2−2⋅(n−1),
its first term is ;
its second term is ;
its third term is ;
its fourth term is ;
its fifth term is ;
its common difference d=
Term of an AP: , with:

 = nth term in the sequence

 = 1st term

d = common difference





Starting you off, 

Use the formula to find the other terms 

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