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Question 1175521: Please how do i solve the nth term for 5,10,15,20 i need answer so quickly
Answer by ikleyn(52787)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Arithmetic progression with the first term    = 5  and common difference d = 5.


The general formula is


     =  + (n-1)*d = 5 + (n-1)*5 = 5 + 5n - 5 = 5n.


ANSWER.   The general term is   = 5n.

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