Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence a,, a,, az, a4, . Then use the formula for a, to find a20, the 20th term of the sequence. 7, 2, - 3, - 8, .. .... an (Simplify your answer.)

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Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of the arithmetic sequence a,, a,, ag, a1, . Then use the formula for a, to find a20, the 20th term of the sequence.
7, 2, - 3, - 8, ..
an
(Simplify your answer.)
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