AP general term (nth term) (nth term equals first term plus (n minus 1) times common difference)
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nth term equals first term plus (n minus 1) times common difference
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| a | First term |
| d | Common difference |
| n | Term index (positive integer) |
When to use this
Arithmetic progression: each term differs from the previous by constant d.