What expression shows the relationship between the value of any term and n, its position in the sequence for the given sequence? 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ... A) 2n B) 2n + 1 C) - n + 3 D) 2n - 2

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Dominique

27 February, 19:47

What expression shows the relationship between the value of any term and n, its position in the sequence for the given sequence? 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ... A) 2n B) 2n + 1 C) - n + 3 D) 2n - 2

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Skylar Horton · Answer 1

B. 2n + 1.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is an arithmetic series with first germ 3 and common difference 2.

The nth term (an) = a1 + d (n - 1)

= 3 + 2 (n - 1)

= 2n + 3 - 2

= 2n + 1.