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An arithmetic sequence is given below.

5, 1, -3, -7,
Write an explicit formula for the nth term
a_(n).

An arithmetic sequence is given below. 5, 1, -3, -7, Write an explicit formula for-example-1

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This is the answer from my side Annie
An arithmetic sequence is given below. 5, 1, -3, -7, Write an explicit formula for-example-1
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Tn=a+(n-1)d
= 5+(n-1)-4
= 5-4n+4
Therefore, Tn= -4n+9
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