The Nth Term of a Sequence Is Given $$a _ { n } = 8 n - 1$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nth term of a sequence is given. Find the first 4 terms.
- $$a _ { n } = 8 n - 1$$

• A) \(8,15,23,31\)
• B) \(9,15,23,31\)
• C) \(7,15,23,31\)
• D) \(7,17,23,33\)

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