Question

Find the 17th term of the arithmetic sequence with the terms a1=-7 and d=3

Answer 1

41

Explanation:

The n th term of an arithmetic sequence is

`a_{n` = a₁ + (n - 1)d

where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference

Here a₁ = - 7 and d = 3, thus

`a_(17)` = - 7 + (16 × 3) = - 7 + 48 = 41