SOLUTION: write a rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 2,9,16,23,30...What is a^16?

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Question 879622: write a rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence 2,9,16,23,30...What is a^16?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An = A1 + (n - 1)d
A1=2
d=7
An = 2 + 7(n -1)
An = 2 + 7n -7
An = 7n -5
A16=7*16-5
A16=112-5
A16=107

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