SOLUTION: What is the nth term of the sequence below? —5,—7,—9,—11,—13

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Question 1117129: What is the nth term of the sequence below?
—5,—7,—9,—11,—13
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming each term is 2 less then the preceding term, and -5 is term 1:
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nth term = -5 -2*(n-1)
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If -5 is term 0, nth term = -5 - 2n
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