SOLUTION: Write a rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence. 5/2, 11/6, 7/6, 1/2, -1/6 Please help!

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Question 441542: Write a rule for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence.
5/2, 11/6, 7/6, 1/2, -1/6
Please help!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

arithmetic sequence

5/2, 11/6, 7/6, 1/2, -1/6,...

  d = -4/6 = -2/3

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