Question

Find an equation for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence. (7 points)

-17, -13, -9, -5, ...

an = -17 + 4(n + 2)
an = -17 x 4(n - 1)
an = -17 + 4(n - 1)
an = -17 + 4(n + 1)

Answer 1

@bohotness

Answer 2

@linda360

Answer 3

A(N)=(-17)+4(n-1)

Answer 4

so c?

Answer 5

yes but do you know why its C?

Answer 6

yes thanks

Answer 7

i just plugged it in

Answer 8

your original equation is A(N)=a+(n-1)d
A(N)-value of the nth term
a-first value
n-number of the nth term
d-common difference.