SOLUTION: Write the number sequence by following the given rule. Start at 20, (+10, -5)

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Question 1165212: Write the number sequence by following the given rule.
Start at 20, (+10, -5)
Found 2 solutions by AnlytcPhil, Edwin McCravy:
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
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20
20+10=30
30-5=25
25+10=35
35-5=30
30+10=40
40-5=35

20,30,25,35,30,40,35,45,40,50,45,55,50,60,55,65,60,70,65,75,...

The general term is

a%5Bn%5D=expr%285%2F4%29%282n%2B17%2B3%28-1%29%5En%29

If you want me to show you how I got that general term, ask me
in the space below, and I'll get back to you by email.

Edwin