SOLUTION: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is equal to 6 and the common difference is equal to 3. Find the formula for the nth term and the value of the 50th term .

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Question 994659: The first term of an arithmetic sequence is equal to 6 and the common difference is equal to 3. Find the formula for the nth term and the value of the 50th term .
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The first term of an arithmetic sequence is equal to 6 and the common difference is equal to 3. Find the formula for the nth term and the value of the 50th term .
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a(n) = 6 + (n-1)3
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a(50) = 6 + 49*3 = 153
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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