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Arithmetic Sequences

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a52
 

a717

Here's our official formula:

Given an arithmetic sequence

a1 , a2 , a3 , ... , an , ...

that has a difference of d,

the nth term is

an = a1 + ( n - 1 ) * d

 

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Given the arithmetic sequence

5 , ( 9 / 2 ) , 4 , ( 7 / 2 ) , 3 , ...

Find .

Find the formula for the nth term.

Find a39 .
     
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