Question

The nth term of an A.P. 5, 2, -1, -4, -7 … is (a) 2n + 5 (b) 2n – 5 (c) 8 – 3n (d) 3n – 8

Answer 1

Answer:

a=5

d=2-5=(-3)

nth term=a+(n-1)d

=5+(n-1)(-3)

=5-3n+3=8+3n

Answer 2

Answer:

8+3n

Step-by-step explanation:

a=5

d=(-3)

-->a+(n-1)(-3)

-->5-3n+3

-->8-3n