SOLUTION: For the sequence 1,5,9,13.... , give a formula for its nth term.

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Question 379497: For the sequence 1,5,9,13.... , give a formula for its nth term.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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an = a1 + (n-1)d,
an = 1 + (n-1)4,
an = 1+4n - 4,
an = 4n - 3.