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Find the 11th term of the arithmetic sequence -5x + 6, -9x + 11, -13x + 16

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Answer:

a_11 = -45x + 56

Explanation:

An arithmetic sequence has a constant difference which can be found by subtracting a term from the next term.

constant difference = d = -9x + 11 - (-5x + 6)

d = -9x + 11 + 5x - 6

d = -4x + 5

The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is

a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d

a_11 = a_1 + (11 - 1)(-4x + 5)

a_11 = -5x + 6 + 10(-4x + 5)

a_11 = -5x + 6 - 40x + 50

a_11 = -45x + 56

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Answer:

11th term is -45x+56

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