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Can you help the nth term for each of these sequences 8,13,18,23,...​

User ChampChris
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Answer:

5n + 3

Explanation:

8 , 13 , 18

difference = 5

8 - 5(1) = 3

therefore nth term = 5n + 3

proof:

5(2) + 3 = 13

5(3) + 3 = 18

User McDonnellDean
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Explanation:

Hey there!

The sequences are; 8,13,18,23.....

Common difference (d)= 5

Use formula: tn = t1+(n-1)d

Where d is the common difference and t1 is first sequence.

Or, tn = 8 + (n-1)5

= 8+5n -5

= 5n +3.

Therefore the required nth term is; tn = 5n+3.

Check;

1st term (t1) = 8 = 5×1+3=8 (true)

2nd term (t2) = 13 = 5×2+3=13 (true)

3rd term (t3)= 18 = 5×3+3=18 (true)

4th term (t4) = 23 = 5×4+3=23 (true).

Hope it helps..

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