algebraII algebraII

20-04-2015
Mathematics

Answered

Write an explicit formula for the sequence 8,3,-2,-7,-12… then find a14

Verified Answer :

20-04-2015

This is an arithmetic progression with common difference, d= -5 and first term, a=8
Tn= a+(n-1)d
Tn= 8+ (n-1) * -5
Tn= 8+-5(n-1)
Tn= 8-5n+5
Explicit Formula: Tn= -5n+13
a14= -5(14)+13
= -70+13
= -57

Answer Link

Related Questions

How can job applicants use a cover letter to show a potential employer they are hardworking educated and mindful of details

Meaning of nagburuti

What times 8 equals 1144

Why is Roosevelts speech so memorable a He emphasizes certain words and phrases b It compared Americans to an army c He used logic rather than emotion d It was

what dose moon shadow think about his father

Tickets to a play cost 14 each by mail plus a 2 processing fee for each order or one or more tickets Write a rule to describe the total cost as a function of th

Candace is a confident disciplined motivated hardworking team player She pushes her teammates to perform to their full potential but guides them and does not c

Why did the Algonquians usually build camps near waterways

Kenny reads 58 page in 23 minute This is unit rates

415 please help