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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the 41st term of the arithmetic sequence where a1 = 17 and a15 = -39 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know the formula?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well I think you know it !!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it the s=n-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://openstudy.com/users/crystal88#/updates/4f96eb5fe4b000ae9eccc16d this Example is the same as the one I did there, just different numbers !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Try this: \[\LARGE a_{15}=a_1+(15-1)d\] and find "d" once you've found it... substitute here.. \[\LARGE a_{41}=a_1+(41-1)d\] Can you do it? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it -143

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't know (didn't calculate)... give me a second.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes it is... well done :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Glad to help xD

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