Given the explicit formula, find the 5th term

Question

an = -5 + 10 (n - 1)

A. 35
B. 45
C. -25
D. 10

Answer 1

To find the 5th term, we substitute n = 5 into the formula:

a5 = -5 + 10(5-1)
= -5 + 10(4)
= -5 + 40
= 35

Therefore, the 5th term is 35.

The correct answer is A. 35.