What is the explicit formula for the arithmetic sequence 75, 9, 105, 12?

To find the explicit formula for an arithmetic sequence, we first need to determine the first term and the common difference between the terms.

The terms provided are: 75, 9, 105, 12. However, it seems like these numbers are not consistently in an arithmetic sequence as they do not have a common difference. Let’s examine them:

  • From 75 to 9, the difference is -66.
  • From 9 to 105, the difference is +96.
  • From 105 to 12, the difference is -93.

Since the differences are not the same, we cannot define them as a typical arithmetic sequence. In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms must remain constant.

If the sequence were correctly defined or if there was a mistake in interpreting the numbers, please clarify. However, based on the provided numbers, there is no explicit formula that represents these as an arithmetic sequence.

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