Question

What is the 12th term in the sequence?

Note: Use the explicit rule.

an=−16+2n

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Answer 1

What is the 12th term in the sequence?

an=−16+2n

n =term

n=12

Sub n=12

a(12)=-16+2(12)

a(12)=-16+24

a(12)=8

Answer 2

a12=-16+(2×12)=
-16+24=8