In a sequence, the first term is 8 and the common difference is -2. The 18th term of this sequence is 1)

Jonnster asked Feb 14, 2022

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In a sequence, the first term is 8 and the common difference is -2. The 18th term

of this sequence is
1) – 34
2) - 42
3) - 26
4) 26

Jonnster asked Feb 14, 2022

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If 8 is the first term, there are 17 terms left to reach the 18th term. So you do -2 x 17 = -34 then do 8 - 34 = -26

Mostafa Harb answered Feb 20, 2022

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