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An arithmetic sequence has first term 987 and common difference −14 − 14 . Which term of the sequence is 273?

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Raphael K. answered • 09/16/21

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An arithmetic sequence has first term 987 and common difference −14 − 14 . Which term of the sequence is 273?


Using An=A1+(n-1)d

273 = 987 +(n-1)*(-14) solve for n

-714 = -14(n-1)

51 = n-1

n = 52

Answer: The 52nd term of the sequence is 273

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