document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=139711>Question 139711</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I need help with this problem. I do not know where to begin. Can someone please help me. Thank you. This is from a worksheet.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Write a formula for the nth term of the infinite sequence whose nth term is given.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "7.) -4,-2,0,2,4... </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "a(1) = -4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d = -2--4 = 2<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a(n) = a(1) + (n-1)d<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a(n) = -4 + (n-1)*2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a(n) = -4 +2n-2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "a(n) = -6 + 2n<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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