Question

Given the 5th term is 103 and the common difference is -6, answer the following questions. (4-6)
5. What is the value of the first term?

Answer 1

Since we are working bakkwards, this time we would add 6 to 103 until we get to the first term. Any guesses?

Answer 2

so it would be divide

Answer 3

Just add 6 to the previous number until you get to the first term.

Answer 4

109

Answer 5

That's the 4th term, we need the 1st term.

Answer 6

I dont know how to get that

Answer 7

I know there is an easier way but I'll just do it the manual way.

Answer 8

All you have to do is find what is in that box based off the pattern I drew.

Answer 9

127

Answer 10

Correct.

Answer 11

thank you

Answer 12

np, u understand how to do this the visual way?

Answer 13

yes

Answer 14

Ok sounds good