The 16th term is: 53
Further explanation:
We have to find the general formula first
The general form is:
[tex]a_n=a_1+(n-1)d\\Given\\a_1=8\\d=3\\Putting\ the\ values\ in\ the\ formula\\a_n=8+(n-1)(3)\\a_n=8+3n-3\\a_n=5+3n\\For\ 16th\ term, put\ n=16\\a_n=5+3(16)\\a_n=5+48\\a_n=53[/tex]
The 16th term is: 53
Keywords: Arithmetic sequence, Common Difference
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