Use the Formula for the General Term (The Nth Term)

question 39

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of an arithmetic sequence to find the indicated term of the sequence
with the given first term, a1, and common difference, d.
-Find a8 when a1 = -8 , d = -5 .

• A) -43
• B) 27
• C) -48
• D) 32

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