Use the Formula for the General Term of an Arithmetic $a _ { 1 } = - 10 , d = - 4$

question 158

Multiple Choice

Use the Formula for the General Term of an Arithmetic Sequence
Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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 $a _ { 1 } = - 10 , d = - 4$ .

• A) \(- 38\)
• B) \(- 42\)
• C) 18
• D) 22

---

Definitions:

Unrelated Diversification

A growth strategy whereby a new business lacks any common elements with the present business.

Growth Strategy

A plan of action designed to increase the market share, sales, revenues, or profits of an organization.

Frozen Foods Industry

A sector of the food industry focused on the production, marketing, and sale of foods preserved by freezing.

Product Development

The complete process of bringing a new product or service to market, from initial concept through design, development, and introduction to consumers.