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In the following exercises, write the first five terms of the sequence whose general term is given.

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a_(n)=7 n-5

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Answer:

2, 9 , 16 , 23 , 30 ......

Explanation:


a_n = 7n - 5


a_1 = 7*1 - 5 = 7-5 = 2\\\\a_2 = 7*2 - 5 = 14 - 5 = 9\\\\a_3 = 7*3 - 5 = 21 - 5 = 16\\\\a_4= 7*4 - 5 = 28 - 5 = 23\\\\a_5= 7*5 - 5 = 35 - 5 = 30

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