Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 12 - Section 12.1 - Sequences and Summation Notation - 12.1 Exercises - Page 851: 31

Answer

$A_{n}=5n-7$.

Work Step by Step

We see that the common difference is 5 and that common difference is maintained throughout the sequence. Thus the equation can be mapped in the form $A_{n}=5n+b$. To find b, subtract 5 from -2-5=-7. Thus the equation is $A_{n}=5n-7$..
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