Understand the problem
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First, understand the question
Do not start calculating until the given information and the required answer are clear.
Problem
If the seventh term of an AP is , write the equation that connects , , and .
What are we trying to do?
Count how many common-difference jumps take us from the first term to the seventh term.
Use the visual to test the rule
Use the control to change the mathematical situation and watch what remains true.
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JUMPS FROM TERM 1
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