SOLUTION: If t=8n-7 then what term is equivalent to 65? I have tried 65-7 =60 then 60 divided by 8= 7.5 but when I work it backwards it doesn't work.

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Question 939483: If t=8n-7 then what term is equivalent to 65?
I have tried
65-7 =60 then 60 divided by 8= 7.5 but when I work it backwards it doesn't work.

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If t=8n-7 then what term is equivalent to 65?
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Solve::
8n-7 = 65
8n = 72
n = 9
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Ans: 8*9-7 = 65
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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