SOLUTION: Given the sequence{-1,3,7,11,...}, find a 25

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Question 1166729: Given the sequence{-1,3,7,11,...}, find a 25
Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
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The pattern shows an arithmetic progression with the first term of -1 and the common difference of 4.


The general formula for the n-th term of an AP is  a%5Bn%5D = a%5B1%5D + d*(n-1).


In the given case  a%5B25%5D = -1 + 4*(25-1).


You can complete calculations on your own.


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    - Word problems on arithmetic progressions
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