Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency - Page 289: 8

Answer

$a_{n}=10+2n$

Work Step by Step

We will use the equation for an arithmetic sequence$:$ $$a_{n}=a_{1}+(n-1)d$$ The first term is $a_{1}=12$, and the common difference between the terms is $d=2$. Substitute $12$ for $a_{1}$, and $2$ for $d$, and simplify: $$\begin{align*} a_{n}&=12+(n-1)(2 )& & \\ &=12+2n-2 \\ &=10+2n \end{align*}$$
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