SOLUTION: a, a + 4, a + 8, . . . Write the nth term in terms of the first term of sequence. (Thank you 😭)

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Question 1140859: a, a + 4, a + 8, . . .
Write the nth term in terms of the first term of sequence.
(Thank you 😭)
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The n-th term is equal to  a + (n-1)*4.



It is the same as  a + 4*(n-1).

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