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the first five terms of a sequence are 7, 10, 13, 16, and 19. which of the following functions define this sequence for all integers. please look at the picture.

the first five terms of a sequence are 7, 10, 13, 16, and 19. which of the following-example-1
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Given the sequence of numbers;

7, 10, 13, 16, 19

The sequence is an arithmetic sequence because it has a common difference of 3.

We are to find the nth term of the arithmetic sequence. The nth term is expressed according to the formula;

Tn = a + (n-1)d

a is the first term

n is the number of terms

d is the common difference

From the sequence;

a = 7

d = 10-7 = 13-10 = 16 - 13 = 3

d = 3

Substitute the given values into the formula;

Tn = a + (n-1)d

Tn = 7 + (n-1) (3)

Tn = 7 + 3n - 3

Tn = 3n + 7 - 3

Tn = 3n + 4

Tn = 4 + 3n

Hence the required function is f(n) = 4 + 3n. Option D is CORRECT.

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