Question

Write an
explicit formula for
an,
the nth
term of the sequence 39, 41, 43, ....

Answer 1

Answer:

2n + 37.

Step-by-step explanation:

an = a1 + d(n - 1)

Here a1 = 39 and d = 2

an = 39 + 2(n - 1)

= 39 + 2n - 2

= 2n + 37.