Find the indicated term for the arithmetic sequence.
-$a_{1}=-2, d=3$; $a_{8}$
A) -23
B) 22
C) -26
D) 19

Name: Find the indicated term for the arithmetic sequence. -$a_{1}=-2, d=3$; $a_{8}$ A) -23 B) 22 C) -26 D) 19
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The formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence is $a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d$. Plugging in the given values, $a_8 = -2 + (8-1) \times 3 = -2 + 21 = 19$.

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Find the Indicated Term for the Arithmetic Sequence $a_{1}=-2, d=3$ ; $a_{8}$