SOLUTION: Write an explicit formula for the sequence -13 , -6 , 1 , 8 an=-13n+7 an=-13+(n+7) an=-13+7(n-1) an=-13n+7

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Question 1136215: Write an explicit formula for the sequence -13 , -6 , 1 , 8
an=-13n+7
an=-13+(n+7)
an=-13+7(n-1)
an=-13n+7

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52814)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Write an explicit formula for the sequence -13 , -6 , 1 , 8

an=-13n+7

an=-13+(n+7)

an=-13+7(n-1)     <<<---=== This one

an=-13n+7


Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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