Answer:
175
Explanation:
1. an (any term) = 27
2. a1 (first term) = -7
3. d (common difference) = 7
• Use the explicit formula:
an = d(n - 1) + a1
a27 = 7(27 - 1) - 7
- Subtract inside the parenthesis ():
a27 = 7(26) - 7
- Distribute:
a27 = 182 - 7
- Subtract:
a27 = 175
