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Arithmetic Sequence Calculator
Use this arithmetic sequence calculator for patterns that add the same common difference each step.
nth term
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- Sum through n
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What the arithmetic sequence calculator solves
Use this arithmetic sequence calculator for patterns that add the same common difference each step.
Formula
How to use it
- Enter the first term.
- Enter the common difference.
- Enter which term number you want.
How to read the answer
Arithmetic sequences grow by repeated addition, so the graph of term number versus value is linear.
Common mistakes and edge cases
- The first term is n = 1, not n = 0.
- The common difference can be negative.
- Use geometric sequence formulas for repeated multiplication.
Worked examples
Increasing sequence
nth term
31
Decreasing sequence
nth term
10
Frequently asked questions
What is the common difference?+
It is the amount added to get from one term to the next.
Can the difference be zero?+
Yes. Then every term is the same and the sum is n times that term.
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Last updated: May 15, 2026