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What is the 30th term of the linear sequence below?
−5,−7,−9,−11,−13
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a1 = -5, d = -2
Use formula: an = a1 + (n-1)d
a30 = -5 + (30-1)(-2)
a30 = -5 + (-38)
a30 = -63
The 30th term should be -63
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