SOLUTION: Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume n begins with 1.) 5/2, 6/5, 7/8, 8/11, 9/14, ... How do you do this?

Algebra.Com
Question 244819: Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume n begins with 1.)
5/2, 6/5, 7/8, 8/11, 9/14, ...
How do you do this?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Look at the sequences of the numerators and denominators separately


Sequence of numerators: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, ...
Sequence of denominators: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ...


Do you see the patterns? If not, then repost or let me know.

RELATED QUESTIONS

Write an expression for the apparent nth term (an) of the sequence. (Assume that n begins (answered by ikleyn)
simplify the factorial (4n+2)!/(4n)! ; and given the folowing sequence 5+5/6, 5+7/8,... (answered by Fombitz)
Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume that n begins with (answered by ewatrrr)
Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume that n begins with (answered by math_helper)
Write an expression for the apparent nth term (an) of the sequence. (Assume that n begins (answered by ewatrrr)
the directions of the textbook say write an expression for the apparent nth term of the... (answered by Fombitz)
given 35/6, 47/8, 59/10, 71/12, 83/14,..., write an expression for the apparent nth term... (answered by robertb)
Choose an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. Assume that n begins with (answered by ikleyn)
Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence, assume that n begins with... (answered by josgarithmetic)