Write a Formula for the General Term (The Nth Term) $$\mathbf { a } _ { \mathbf { n } }$$

question 101

Multiple Choice

Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence. Then use the formula for $$\mathbf { a } _ { \mathbf { n } }$$ to find $$a _ { 20 }$$ , the 20th term of the sequence.
- $1,5,9,13,17 , \ldots$

• A) \(a _ { n } = 4 n - 3 ; a _ { 20 } = 77\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = 3 n - 4 ; a _ { 20 } = 56\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 4 n + 3 ; a _ { 20 } = 83\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = n + 4 ; a _ { 20 } = 24\)

Identify key clans and individuals who influenced Japanese art, religion, and politics.

Understand the functional and symbolic aspects of Japanese pagodas and their role in Buddhist architecture.

Recognize the significance of various art mediums and schools in the development of Japanese art.

Understand the historical origins and arrival of Buddhism in Japan.

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