SOLUTION: What is the 10th term of the sequence, 5, 11, 17, 23 ...

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Question 983472: What is the 10th term of the sequence, 5, 11, 17, 23 ...
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
5, 11, 17, 23,...
The numbers increase by 6
so, 5,11,17,23,29,35,41,47,53,59.
Formula:
a + (n - 1)d
a = 5
d = 6
5 + (10 - 1)6
10th term = 59
Hope this helps:-)