What is the equation used to find the nth term of the arithmetic sequence: -8, -5 -2, 1, 4

Brandon Barney asked Jul 15, 2022

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What is the equation used to find the nth term of the arithmetic sequence:
-8, -5 -2, 1, 4

Brandon Barney asked Jul 15, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

The equation of the nth term of the arithmetic sequence is:

d = -5 - (-8) = - 5 + 8 = 3

a₁ = -8

Therefore:

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