12. In an arithmetic sequence, a7 = -48 and a 13 = -10.

Find an explicit formula for the nth term of this sequence.

13. The 30th term of an arithmetic sequence is 147 and the common
difference is 4. Find a formula for the nth term.

14. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is -7 and the common

difference is 3. Is 9803 a term of this sequence? If so, which term?

15. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 9689 and the lOOth term is
8996. Show that the 110th term is 8926. Is 1 a term of this sequence?
If so, which term?

16. The first term of an arithmetic sequence is 2 and the 30th term is 147.
Is 995 a term of this sequence? If so, which term?