Answer:
[tex]a_n=a+(n-1)d[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The given sequence is 22, 20, 18, ...
We need to find the explicit formula for an.
First term is 22
Second term = 20
Third term = 18
We can write the formula as :
[tex]a_n=a+(n-1)d[/tex]
Where
a is 22
d is common difference = 20-22 = -2
Forth term will be :
[tex]a_4=22+(4-1)(-2)\\\\=22-6\\\\=16[/tex]
Hence, the formula is [tex]a_n=a+(n-1)d[/tex].