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When do I use aₙ = a + (n−1)d in Sequences & Series, and what does it mean?

nth term of an arithmetic progression.

aₙ = a + (n−1)d — nth term of an arithmetic progression. Use it when: constant common difference d. Always check the condition holds before plugging in numbers.

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aₙ = a + (n−1)d

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