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Which answer is the explicit rule for the sequence 14.5, 11, 7.5, 4, 0.5, ...?

an=18−3.5n

an=14.5−3.5n

an=18+3.5n

an=14.5+3.5n

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Answer: A. an = 18 - 3.5

14.5, 11, 7.5, 4, 0.5

The first term (a₁) is 14.5

The difference (d) is -3.5

Explanation:

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