SOLUTION: The sequence is recursive. Find the value of the next term in the sequence. 5,8,11,14,17

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Question 448454: The sequence is recursive. Find the value of the next term in the sequence. 5,8,11,14,17
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi 

Aritmetic Series {5,8,11,14,17, highlight%2820%29...}

   d = 3, term following 17(the 6th term) would be 17 + 3 = 20



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