Learn how to find the 𝒏th term of an arithmetic sequence with this BBC Bitesize Maths article. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

Using this general rule it is possible to find any term within the sequence without writing down each number. Eg, to find the 20th term use 𝒏 = 20 in the rule for the 𝒏th term, 5𝒏 + 2 = 5 ...