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Question 1042999: How do i write an equation for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence.
3,6,9,12,...

Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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How do i write an equation for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence.
3,6,9,12,...
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 = 3 + (n-1)*3,

or, since  = d = 3 for this arithmetic progression, you can simplify the formula 

 = 3n.

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