SOLUTION: Hi I need help with my homework would you please help me. Thank you. Use the formula for an to find the general term of the arithmetic sequence below. 11,47/4,25/2,53/4...

Question 930744: Hi I need help with my homework would you please help me. Thank you.
Use the formula for an to find the general term of the arithmetic sequence below.
11,47/4,25/2,53/4...
According to my professor the answer is: 41/4 + 3n/4
Would you kindly please show me the steps on how to solve this problem. Thank you.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Look at the common difference.

, between first pair of terms.

The second pair of terms, .

The common difference is , using just the first three terms of the sequence. Expect the general term to be . Work with this expression or formula to get the form that you want or need.
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