Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - Maintaining Mathematical Proficiency - Page 289: 9

Answer

$a_{n}=9-3n$

Work Step by Step

We will use the equation for an arithmetic sequence$:$ $$a_{n}=a_{1}+(n-1)d$$ The first term is $a_{1}=6$, and the common difference between the terms is $$d=3-6=-3.$$ Substitute $6$ for $a_{1}$, and $-3$ for $d$, and simplify: $$\begin{align*} a_{n}&=6+(n-1)(-3)& & \\ &=6-3n+3 \\ &=9-3n \end{align*}$$
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