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Which shows an explicit formula for a sequence whose first term is 8 and

whose common difference is 7?

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Answer:

7n + 1

Explanation:

the general formula for figuring out the formula of a sequence is a + (n - 1)d, where a = the first term and d = the common difference

The question tells u that the first term is 8 and the common difference is 7

Knowing this, you can substitute those values into the formula and simplify:

a + (n - 1)d

= 8 + (n - 1)*7

= 8 + (7n -7)

= 8 + 7n - 7

= 7n - 7 + 8

= 7n + 1

and there's your explicit formula! hope this helped!

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