Use the formula a_n=4+(n-1)(-7) to find the eighth term of the sequence 4, −3, −10,…

Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.

$\left\lbrace8,2,-4,-10,\ldots\right\rbrace$

Find the general formula for the arithmetic sequence below. Without using a recursive formula, calculate the $30^{\th}$ term.

$\left\lbrace-9,-4,1,6,\ldots\right\rbrace$