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What is a formula for the nth term of the given sequence? 20,23, 26...​

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Answer:

17 + 3n

Explanation:

20, 23,26 ..............

This is an arithmetic series

First term = a = 20

Common difference = second term - first term

d = 23 - 20 = 3

nth terms = a + (n-1)*d

= 20 + (n -1) *3

= 20 + n*3 - 1*3

= 20 + 3n - 3

= 20 - 3 + 3n

= 17 + 3n

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