Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The nth term: [tex]a_n=a_1+d(n-1)[/tex]
So:
a₄ = a₁ + 3d
18 = a₁ + 3d ⇒ 3d = 18 - a₁
a₇ = a₁ + 6d
39 = a₁ + 6d
39 = a₁ + 2(18 - a₁)
39 = a₁ + 36 - 2a₁
39 = 36 - a₁
a₁ = -3
3d = 18 - (-3)
3d = 21
d = 7
So the nth term:
[tex]a_n = -3 + 7(n-1)\\\\a_n=-3 +7n - 7\\\\a_n = 7n - 10[/tex]