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Q-00052017

Given the sequence defined by a_n = 3n - 1, what is the 5th term?

1

14

2

15

3

16

4

17

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. 15

Solution:

Calculating a_5 = 3(5) - 1 = 15 - 1 = 14. So the 5th term is 14.

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