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The 53 term of the arithmetic sequence-12, -1, 10

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Answer:

a₅₃ = 560

Explanation:

the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is


a_(n) = a₁ + (n - 1)d

where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference

here a₁ = - 12 and d = a₂ - a₁ = - 1 - (- 12) = - 1 + 12 = 11 , then

a₅₃ = - 12 + (52 × 11) = - 12 + 572 = 560

User MrHopko
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Answer: 560

Step-by-step explanation: i had this exact question on OW

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