The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 4. The rule a↓n=a↓n+1 + 5 can be used to find the next term of the sequence. a 4 b 5 c 9 d -1

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The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 4. The rule a↓n=a↓n+1 + 5 can be used to find the next term of the sequence.

a 4
b 5
c 9
d -1

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Answer:

c. 9

Explanation:

Using the rule, substituting 4 for a↓1, we find the next term to be ...

$a_2 = a_1 +5\\\\a_2=4 +5\\\\\boxed{a_2=9}$