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The first three terms of a sequence are given. Round to the nearest thousandth (if necessary).
255,250,245,...
Find the 40th term.

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Answer:

The 40th term of (255, 250, 245...) is 60.

Step-by-step explanation:

so here we minus 5 from 255 to get to 250 and we do it again to get to 245. for reaching the 40th term we should do it 39 times.

so, 255+ (-5) (39) = 255-195 = 60

which is our 40th term.

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