SOLUTION: Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume n begins with 1.) 5/2, 6/5, 7/8, 8/11, 9/14, ... How do you do this?

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Question 244819: Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. (Assume n begins with 1.)
5/2, 6/5, 7/8, 8/11, 9/14, ...
How do you do this?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Look at the sequences of the numerators and denominators separately


Sequence of numerators: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, ...
Sequence of denominators: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ...


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