Find a Formula for an for the Arithmetic Sequence $a _ { 3 } = 8 , a _ { 7 } = 36$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Find a formula for an for the arithmetic sequence. $a _ { 3 } = 8 , a _ { 7 } = 36$

• A) \(a _ { n } = - 6 + 7 n\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = 13 - 6 n\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 7 - 6 n\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = - 6 ( 7 ) ^ { n }\)
• E) \(a _ { n } = - 13 + 7 n\)

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