Given the arithmetic sequence 2, -7, -16, -25, ..., determine the general term tn.

Sidereal asked Apr 16, 2022

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Given the arithmetic sequence 2, -7, -16, -25, ..., determine the
general term tn.

Sidereal asked Apr 16, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Common difference is -9.

t_1 = 2

t_n = t_1 - (n-1)9

= t_1 - (9n - 9)

= 2 - (9n - 9)

= 11 - 9n

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