Find the Seventh Term of the Arithmetic Sequence Given $$a _ { 1 } = - 8 \text { and } d = - 6$$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Find the seventh term of the arithmetic sequence given $$a _ { 1 } = - 8 \text { and } d = - 6$$

• A) -54
• B) -44
• C) -50
• D) -62

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