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In the sequence 20, 14, 8, … which term has a value of –70

User Nonion
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Explanation:

The term 16 has the value of -70

because when

Un=-70 , a=20, d=-6, n=??

Un= a+(n-1)d

-70=20+(n-1)-6

-70=20-6n+6

6n=20+6+70

6n=96, divide both sides by 6

∴ the 16 term has the value of -70

User Kingrolo
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Answer:

the 16th term!!!

Explanation:

if the first # is 20 and the common difference is -6 the 16th term would be -70

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