Question

If the first differences of a sequence are a constant -7 and the third term is 22, Find the first 5 terms of the sequence?

Answer 1

Let the series be -
(a-2d), (a-d), a, (a+d), (a+2d)

Can you tell me the value of 'a' and 'd' ??

Answer 2

so 36, 29, 22, 14, 8 ?

Answer 3

22 - 7 = 14 ??

Answer 4

8, 15, 22, 29, 36
c.
36, 29, 22, 14, 8
b.
36, 28, 22, 15, 8
d.
36, 29, 22, 15, 8
these are my answer choises

Answer 5

im pretty sure its d if notthen c ?

Answer 6

I don't understand the reason for your uncertainty..

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

What value did you get for 'a' and 'd' ??