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Write an explicit formula for
An
, the nth
term of the sequence 36, 46, 56, ....

User Ankit Raj
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Answer:


a_(n) = 10n + 26

Explanation:


a_(n) = a_(1) + (n - 1)d

In your problem d = 46 - 36 = 10 and
a_(1) = 36

So,
a_(n) = 36 + (n - 1)10

= 36 + 10n - 10

= 10n + 26

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