In a sequence of numbers, a3 = 3, a4 = 8, a5 = 13, and a = 18. Based on this information, which equation
can be used to find the nth term in the sequence?
a. an= 5n-7
b. an= 5n-12
C. an = -7n+5
d. an=-5n-12
Anyone solve this?



Answer :

The equation which represents the nth term in the sequence is:

an: 5n-12

Given:

a3 = 3, a4 = 8 and a5 = 13 and a = 18.

we know the common difference in Arithmetic sequence is:

aₙ = a+(n-1)d.

a is the first term

d is the common difference

in the given sequence we have:

a = 18 and

d = 5

substitute the values.

aₙ = 18+(n-1)d.

aₙ = 18+(n-1)5.

aₙ = 18+5n-5

aₙ = 5n-12

Hence we get the answer.

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