The general (nth) term of a number pattern (or a sequence) is an ________ in n.

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The general term of a number pattern is an expression in n.

Consider a sequence,

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ...........
Now, 3 = 2×1 + 1
5 = 2×2 + 1
7 = 2×3 + 1
9 = 2×4 + 1

and so on.

Now, its general term is 2n + 1.

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