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  • 22-12-2017
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how to find nth term of a sequence in math?

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  • 22-12-2017
Salutations!

To find the nth term, you will be needing a formula.

[tex]a +(n-1) *d[/tex]

a stands for the first term (first number in the sequence)

d stands for the difference between two terms. (always remember to subtract from the 2nd term to the 1st term)

and the n is what we are going to find

so in your sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20

5 is a (as it is the first term)

d would be 5 ( 10 -5 =5)

[tex]a+(n-1)*d[/tex]

[tex]5+ (n-1) *5[/tex]

[tex]5+5n-5[/tex]

[tex]5n+0[/tex]

your nth term is [tex]5n+0[/tex]

Hope this helps!

Have a great day!
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