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What is the 100th term of a sequence with a1=222 and d=-5

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Answer:

- 273

Explanation:

The n th term of an arithmetic sequence is


a_(n) = a₁ + (n - 1)d ← substitute in values


a_(100) = 222 + (99 × - 5 ) = 222 - 495 = - 273

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