Question

in an explicit formula an=a1+(n-1)*d , what does the "d" stand for?

Answer 1

common difference between the successive terms

Answer 2

@maggieabc32 :p

Answer 3

so what would be the successive terms?

Answer 4

suppose thers an ap
like 4, 8, 12, 16, ......
and so on.....
d between each of the two terms like =>
8-4=4;
12-8=4;
16-12 =4; and so on
which is same :)

Answer 5

oh ok i get it! thanks!

Answer 6

:p