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Find the 87th term of the arithmetic sequence 12, 0, -12,

User Bperreault
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Answer:

-1008

Explanation:

User Lgmccracken
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Answer:

- 1020

Explanation:

The n th term of an arithmetic sequence is


a_(n) = a₁ + (n - 1)d

where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference

Here a₁ = 12 and d = a₂ - a₁ = 0 - 12 = - 12 , thus

a₈₇ = 12 + (86 × - 12) = 12 - 1032 = - 1020

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