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Need help with Arithmetic and geometric sequence setting up

Need help with Arithmetic and geometric sequence setting up-example-1
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First term a=2, common difference d=3, formula


a_n = a + d(n-1)


a_n = 2 + 3(n-1)


a_(33) = 2 + 3(33-1) = 98

Answer: 98

First five terms, first term 5, common ratio 2. Write down 5, keep multiplying by two until you've written down five terms.

Answer: 5 10 20 40 80

Savings plan. Anybody see the flaw in this plan?

First term 1, common ratio 5.


a_n = 1 \cdot 5^(n-1)


a_8 = 5^7 = 78,125

Answer: $78,125

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