SOLUTION: Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence. a1=-3 d=4 This is what I have 4n-7, 4(1)-7=-3. Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence a1=2 a2=-3 T

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Question 949281: Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence.
a1=-3 d=4
This is what I have 4n-7, 4(1)-7=-3.
Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence
a1=2 a2=-3
This is what I have -3-2/2-1=-5.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is a formula in general for any term of an arithmetic sequence, n being the index.

JUST FILL IN THE GIVEN VALUES.




You might try to simplify that.

-----simplified
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence.
a1=-3 d=4
This is what I have 4n-7, 4(1)-7=-3.
Find the general term an for the arithmetic sequence
a1=2 a2=-3
This is what I have -3-2/2-1=-5. 
General term: 

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