15. Write the first five terms of the sequence, and explain what the fifth term means in the context of this situation. Write the rule for the sequence as a function. Identify what each variable represents. a) A baby’s birth weight is 7 lbs. 4 oz., the baby gains 5 oz. each week. b) The balance of a car loan starts at $4,500 and decreases $150 each month.

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15. Write the first five terms of the sequence, and explain what the fifth term means in the
context of this situation. Write the rule for the sequence as a function. Identify what each
variable represents.
a) A baby’s birth weight is 7 lbs. 4 oz., the baby gains 5 oz. each week.
b) The balance of a car loan starts at $4,500 and decreases $150 each month. 

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We have to write the first five terms of the sequence, and explain what the fifth term means in the context of the given situations. We have to write the rule for the sequence as a function and identify what each variable represents.

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