Can somebody explain me how to get the formula for the general term in this arithmetic sequence.
-10, -4, 2, 8, 14, ...
I know d is 6 and a is -10
But I dont know how to get that into a formula :(

Question

Can somebody explain me how to get the formula for the general term in this arithmetic sequence. 
-10, -4, 2, 8, 14, ... 
I know d is 6 and a is -10 
But I dont know how to get that into a formula :(

jackthegreatest · Answer

what does d and a stand for?

dreamie98 · Answer

d stands for common difference and i have no idea what a stands for o3o I just know its like the first term or w.e

jackthegreatest · Answer

yep so at least you found the pattern

jackthegreatest · Answer

essentially, 
the nth number is: -10 + (n+6)

dreamie98 · Answer

Wot, how did you do that?
The general formula for the nth number is|dw:1475195377073:dw|