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What is the equation for an arithmetic equation sequence with a first term of 5 and a second term of 2?

What is the equation for an arithmetic equation sequence with a first term of 5 and-example-1

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a1 = 5
d = a2-a1 = 2-5 = -3


a(n) = a + (n - 1)d \\ a(n) = 5 + (n -1) - 3 \\ a(n) = 5 - 3(n - 1)

Answer will be C.

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User GregorChristie
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Answer:

THE THIRD ONE

Explanation:

the equation: An=A1+d(n-1)


plug in the numbers

User JohnnyC
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