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Given the functions f(n) = 11 and g(n) = -2(n - 1), combine them to create an arithmetic sequence, an, and solve for the 31st term.

   an = 11 - 2(n - 1); a31 = -49

   an = 11 - 2(n - 1); a31 = -51

   an = 11 + 2(n - 1); a31 = 71

   an = 11 + 2(n - 1); a31 = 73

Verified Answer :

an = 11 - 2(n - 1); a31 = -49 

Answer:

Option A is correct

\(a_n = 11-2(n-1)\) and  \(a_{31} = -49\)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the functions:

\(f(n) = 11\)

\(g(n) = -2(n-1)\)

then;

combine them to create an arithmetic sequence i.e,

\(a_n = f(n)+g(n)\)

⇒\(a_n = 11-2(n-1)\) where n is the number of terms

To find the 31st term.

Substitute n =31 we have;

\(a_n = 11-2(31-1)\)

⇒\(a_{31}=11-60 = -49\)

Therefore, we have an arithmetic sequence,

\(a_n = 11-2(n-1)\) and  \(a_{31} = -49\)