Question

What are the first three terms of the sequence defined by the following equation?

an = 41 + (n- 1)5

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Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

Answer 2

B: 41, 45,51

Explanation:

an=41 +(n-1)5

• an: nth term
• 41: first term in the sequence
• (n-1): position of term in the sequence, minus 1
• 5: common difference

To find 1st term plug in 1 for n,

an=41+(1-1)5 ->41

For 2nd term

an=41+(2-1)5 ->46

3rd Term

an=41+(3-1)5 -> 51

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