In an arithmetic sequence, a17 = -40 and a28 = -73. explain how to use this information to write a recursive formula for this sequence.

The difference between the given terms is

–73 – (–40) = –33.

The difference between the term numbers is 28 – 17 = 11.

Dividing –33 / 11 = –3.

The common difference is –3.

The recursive formula is the previous term minus 3, or an = an – 1 - 3 where a17 = -40

Step-by-step explanation:

$4034.40

the perimeter of the field is the sum of the lengths of the four sides:

47 yd + 158 yd + 47 yd + 158 yd = 410 yd

the cost of 3 ft (1 yd) of fence is 3×$3.28 = $9.84.

so the cost of jake's wood perimeter fance is

(410 yd) × ($9.84 /yd) = $4034.40