Question

Find the nth term for the following sequence: 3, 8, 15,24,35

Answer 1

the nth term is

a+ (n-1 ) d

3+(n-1) 5

3+ 5n-5

5n -2

Answer 2

AP- 3, 8, 15, 24, 35

First term (a )= 3

Difference (d) = 8 - 3 = 5

an = a + ( n - 1 )d

= 3 + ( n - 1) 5

= 3 + 5n - 5

= 5n - 2