SOLUTION: solve: The n th term of a sequence is 9n + 4.Calculate the value of the term that is closest to 2012.

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Question 973961: solve: The n th term of a sequence is 9n + 4.Calculate the value of the term that is closest to 2012.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The n th term of a sequence is 9n + 4.Calculate the value of the term that is closest to 2012.
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Solve for "n"::
9n+4 = 2012
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9n = 2008
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n = 223.111...
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Ans: 9*223+4 = 2011
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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