SOLUTION: a1=20,r=-3,n=6 find an

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Question 974658: a1=20,r=-3,n=6
find an

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Memorize the formula



Plug in and simplify: 









Edwin

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