SOLUTION: The third of sequence is 48. The term - to - term rule is, 'subtract 2 then multiply by 3.' What is the first term of the sequence?

SOLUTION: The third of sequence is 48. The term - to - term rule is, 'subtract 2 then multiply by 3.' What is the first term of the sequence?

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Question 984595: The third of sequence is 48. The term - to - term rule is, 'subtract 2 then multiply by 3.' What is the first term of the sequence?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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