Respuesta :

Answer:

        aₙ = 3n - 11

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of the nth term of the arithmetic sequence is: [tex]a_n =a_1+d(n-1)[/tex]

d = -5 - (-8) = - 5 + 8 = 3

a₁ = -8

Therefore:

               [tex]a_n =-8+3(n-1)\\\\a_n =-8+3n-3\\\\a_n =3n-11[/tex]