The common difference is the difference between consecutive terms in a sequence. In this case, the common difference is 5.
The initial term, or the first term in the sequence, is a1 = -8.
The formula is solving for the nth term in the sequence.
In place of the n, there should be the specific term number that the formula is solving for. For example, if we want to find the 6th term, then n would be 6.
Given the Recursive Formula:
a1 = −8
a6 = an +5
What is the common difference?
What is the initial term?
What term is this formula solving for?
What should be in place of the n?
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