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19 November, 09:28

The recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence is an = an - 1 + d.

If the common difference is - 11 and a4 = 6, what if the value of a5?

A) - 5

B) 5

C) 17

D) - 17

+5
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  1. 19 November, 09:37
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    If an is a5

    and

    an-1 is a4

    then using your recursive formula for an arithmetic sequence

    an=an-1 + d

    then

    a5=a4+d

    now, a4 = 6 and common difference "d" is d=-11

    hence

    a5=6 - 11

    6-11 = - 5

    any questions?
  2. 19 November, 11:38
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    A) - 5 should be your answer
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