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Arithmetic Sequences and Series

Question 7 • EA Pre-Calculus Credit Recovery

Find the 17th term in the sequence for which a1 = 10 and d = -3.

Answer
A
-42
B
34
C
24
D
-38

Explanation

Use the arithmetic-sequence formula aₙ = a₁ + (n − 1)d. For the 17th term, a₁₇ = 10 + (17 − 1)(−3) = 10 − 48 = −38. The correct choice is −38.

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