SOLUTION: For the arithmetic sequence with given first term 5 and common difference 3: its nth term is...? i know the formula but i dont know how to answer or find this question

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Question 857461: For the arithmetic sequence with given first term 5 and common difference 3:
its nth term is...?
i know the formula but i dont know how to answer or find this question

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
a%5Bn%5D+=+a%5B1%5D+%2B+%28n-1%29d
a%5Bn%5D+=+5+%2B+%28n-1%293
a%5Bn%5D+=+3n+%2B+2 |As far as you can go w/o knowing what n is