SOLUTION: Write an expression to represent this pattern. let n represent the nth term. 7, 9, 11, 13 There has to be an easy way to figure this out!

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Question 278883: Write an expression to represent this pattern. let n represent the nth term.
7, 9, 11, 13
There has to be an easy way to figure this out!

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the difference between consecutive terms is 2

so any term, Tn, is 2n plus the "fudge factor" for the starting term

7 = 2(1) + ? ___ 5 = ?

Tn = 5 + 2n

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