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If an arithmetic sequence

begins with a 6 and the constant term is 2, what would be the
fourth term of the sequence?



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Answer:

a₄ = 12

Explanation:

To obtain the terms in the sequence add 2 to the previous term, that is

a₂ = a₁ + 2 = 6 + 2 = 8

a₃ = a₂ + 2 = 8 + 2 = 10

a₄ = a₃ + 2 = 10 + 2 = 12