The common difference for a sequence is defined as the difference between any two consecutive terms.
In this case, the common difference is given as 5 since a6 = a(n-1) + 5.
The initial term a1 is given as -8.
The given formula is solving for the term an.
In place of n, any positive integer greater than or equal to 1 should be substituted to find the desired term in the sequence.
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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