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What is a formula for the nth term of the given sequence?
-20, -26, -32...

User DomiSchenk
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Answer:


x_(n) = x_((n-1)) -6

Explanation:

b/c

User Nal
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Answer: aₙ=-14-6n

Explanation:

the common difference is :

d=-26-(-20)=-6

the nth term is aₙ=a₁+(n-1)d

a₁= -20

aₙ= -20+(n-1)(-6)

aₙ=-20-6n+6=-14-6n

User Valentin Garreau
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