SOLUTION: The third term of a 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 984596: The third term of a 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 Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi there,
If the term rule is subtract 2 and multiply by 3
then to get back to the first term you:
Divide by 3 and add 2
48/3 + 2 = 18
18/3 + 2 = 8
Therefore the first term = 8
Hope this helps:-)
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