Question

What is the fifth term in the arithmetic sequence defined by the explicit formula an=6n−4?

Answer 1

an means the value at the nth place. So the first would be 6(1) - 4 which would be 2. Not, you simply need to plug in 5 for n. Which makes your solution;

a5 = 26

So 26 if the 5th term

Answer 2

`a_5=26` is the fifth term from the given formula.

Explanation:

We have been given an explicit formula
`a_n=6n-4`

we have to find fifth term means we have to find
`a_5`

So, as to find the the fifth term we will put n=5 in the given explicit formula:

`a_5=6(5)-4`

`a_5=26`

Hence, the fifth term from the given formula is:

`a_5=26`