Question

Find an explicit function rule for the sequence 5,11,17,23,.... Use the formula a(n) = a(n-1)d and simplify fully.

Answer 1

an = 3 + (n - 1)6

Explanation:

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Answer 2

For this problem, we know d = 6 because (11 - 5) = (17 - 11) = (23 - 17) = 6
Now, we have to use the formula:

`a_(n) = a_(1) + (n-1)d`
For this problem, d = 6 and a(base1) is 5, so plug it in like this:

`a_(n) = 5 + (n - 1)(6)`
To simplify, all you have to do is distribute the six and reduce like so:

`a_(n) = 5 + ((6*n)-(6*1)) \\ a_(n)=5 + 6n - 6 \\ a_(n) = 6n-1`

So, here's your answer:

`a_(n) = 6n-1`

Hope this helps!