Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence. Then use the formula for an to find a20, the 20th term of the sequence.a1 = -9, d = 0.6

A. an = 0.6n - 9.6; a20 = 2.4
B. an = -9n + 0.6; a20 = -179.4
C. an = 0.6n - 9; a20 = 3
D. an = -9n + 9.6; a20 = -170.4


Answer: A

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