Question

What is the 17th term in the arithmetic sequence described by this explicit formula? A(n)=77+ (n-1) (-5)

Answer 1

the answer is -3

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Answer 2

`a_(17)` = - 3

Explanation:

to find the 17 th term substitute n = 17 into the explicit formula

A(17) = 77 + (16 × - 5 ) = 77 - 80 = - 3