4. What are the first 3 terms of the sequence defined by the rule $a_n = 3n - 2$? A. 1, 4, 7 B. 1, 3, 5 C. 1, 4, 8 D. 1, 3, 6
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,8. To find the first term, we substitute n = 1 into the rule: 3(1) - 2 = 3 - 2 = 1 So, the first term is 1. To find the second term, we substitute n = 2 into the rule: 3(2) - 2 = 6 - 2 = 4 So, the second term is 4. To find the third term, we substitute n = 3 Show more…
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