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Find the formula for the sequence.

-5,-1,3,7,......

 

Answers:

A. An= n-5

B.An=4n-9

C.An=-4n+9

D.An=-5n

 Aug 12, 2015

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The "formula" for the nth term of the series is given by:

 

an  = a1  + d(n -1)       where a1 is the first term, (-5), and d is the common difference between successive terms  = (4)..so we have

 

an = -5 + 4(n - 1)   =  -5 + 4n - 4   =   -9 + 4n  ....or just...    4n -9 .... so...the answer is (B)

 

 

 

  

 Aug 12, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

The "formula" for the nth term of the series is given by:

 

an  = a1  + d(n -1)       where a1 is the first term, (-5), and d is the common difference between successive terms  = (4)..so we have

 

an = -5 + 4(n - 1)   =  -5 + 4n - 4   =   -9 + 4n  ....or just...    4n -9 .... so...the answer is (B)

 

 

 

  

CPhill Aug 12, 2015

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