SOLUTION: what is the equation for the sequence 31,26,21,16,11,...

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Question 745670: what is the equation for the sequence 31,26,21,16,11,...
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
31,26,21,16,11,...
tells us:
d=31-26=26-21=21-16=16-11=5

a1=31
therefore:


becomes



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