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In an arithmetic sequence, which term is equal to 141? (First three terms are: a_1, a_2, a_3)

a) a_1
b) a_2
c) a_3
d) a_4

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Final answer:

The question does not provide enough information to determine which term of an arithmetic sequence equals 141, as the value of the first term and the common difference are unknown.

Step-by-step explanation:

Unfortunately the question provided does not contain enough information to determine which term of an arithmetic sequence is equal to 141. In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between any two successive terms is constant. This constant difference is often denoted by d, and the nth term of the sequence can be found using the formula an = a1 + (n-1)d, where a1 is the first term of the sequence.

Without knowing the common difference d or the value of the first term a1, it is impossible to identify which term equals 141. If a1, a2, or a3 were provided, or if more context from the given options were available (for example these terms could be part of the expressions provided in the initial query), the problem could be solved. However, based on the current information, we are unable to determine which term of the sequence equals 141.

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