nth term of an arithmetic (linear) sequence

nth term of a linear sequence worksheet
nth term of a linear sequence worksheet

When you notice a pattern in numbers, like 3, 7, 11, 15…, you’re looking at an arithmetic sequence. The nth term is a clever formula that lets you jump straight to any number in the sequence without having to write them all out. Jump to the questions

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Enter the nth term rule for each sequence. Use correct signs in your constant (e.g. +2, -3).

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