The recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence is a_n=a_(n−1)+d if the common difference is −15 and a_6=7 what is the value of a_7?

Dylan Nixon

Dylan Nixon

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2022-10-21

The recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence is a n = a n - 1 + d if the common difference is −15 and a 6 = 7 what is the value of a 7 ?

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latatuy

latatuy

Beginner2022-10-22Added 12 answers

Use the recursive formula: a 7 = a 6 + d .
d is the common difference, so d=−15.
Now, substitute and do the arithmetic.

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