Answer:
16
Step-by-step explanation:
The sequence appears to be an arithmetic sequence. To find the 50th term we should create a general formula for the sequence.
General formula of an arithmetic sequence: [tex]a_n=a_1+(n-1)d[/tex]
where An = nth term, a1 = first term , n = number of terms and d = common difference.
The first term is 261 so a1 = 261
The common difference appears to be -5
( 256 - 261 = -5 ) and ( 251 - 256 = -5 )
so d = -5
We want to find the 50th term so n = 50
We then plug all of this in to get the 50th terms
Formula : [tex]a_n=a_1+(n-1)d[/tex]
a1 = 261 , n = 50 and d = -5
[tex]a_n=261 + (50-1)-5[/tex]
subtract 1 from 50
[tex]a_n=261+(49)(-5)[/tex]
multiply 49 and -5
[tex]a_n=261-245[/tex]
subtract 245 from 261
[tex]a_n=16[/tex]
The 50th term is 16
