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Linear sequences

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Find the given term of each of these sequences.

1. The 3rd term of the sequence with general term 3n
2. The 5th term of the sequence with general term 6n + 2
3. The 2nd term of the sequence with general term 2n -6
4. The 4th term of the sequence with general term 9 -5n

Work out an expression for the general term of these sequences.

5. 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36...
6. 10, 17, 24, 31, 38, 45...
7. -5, -2, 1, 4, 7, 10...
8. 0, -5, -10, -15, -20, -25...