What is the ninth term of the arithmetic sequence defined by the rule A(n) = –14 + (n – 1)(2)?
(1 point)
Responses
232
230
2
4
To find the ninth term of the arithmetic sequence, we need to substitute n = 9 into the formula A(n) = -14 + (n - 1)(2).
A(9) = -14 + (9 - 1)(2)
A(9) = -14 + 8(2)
A(9) = -14 + 16
A(9) = 2
Therefore, the ninth term of the arithmetic sequence is 2. So the correct answer is 2.