The Given Pattern Continues $1,4,7,10,13 , \ldots$ A) $a _ { n } = 3 n - 2$

question 225

Multiple Choice

The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
- $1,4,7,10,13 , \ldots$

• A) \(a _ { n } = 3 n - 2\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = n + 3\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 2 n - 3\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = 1 ( 3 ) ^ { n - 1 }\)

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