SOLUTION: The nth term of a linear sequence is 12-4n. find
1.first term
2.common difference
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Question 1107066: The nth term of a linear sequence is 12-4n. find
1.first term
2.common difference
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The nth term of a linear sequence is 12-4n. find
1.first term
f(1) = 12-4*1 = 8
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2.common difference
f(2) = 12-4*2) = 4
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common difference is 4-8 = -4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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