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ALMultiple Choice

Arithmetic Sequences and Series

Question 1 • EA Pre-Calculus Credit Recovery

Find the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence when a1 = 3 and d = 2.

Answer
A
2, 5, 8, 11
B
3, 5, 7, 9
C
1, 3, 5, 7
D
3, 6, 12, 24

Explanation

An arithmetic sequence starts with a₁ = 3 and adds the common difference d = 2 each time. The first four terms are 3, 3 + 2 = 5, 5 + 2 = 7, and 7 + 2 = 9. So the correct choice is B) 3, 5, 7, 9.

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