Question

Find the 88 term of the arithmetic sequence 4,-1,-6

Answer 1

an = a1 + d(n - 1)

a88 = 4 + (-5)(88 - 1)

a88 = 4 + (-5)(87)

a88 = 4 - 435

a88 = -431

So, the 88th term of the arithmetic sequence is -431.