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seq: Every 3rd number from 5 to 20.
$ seq 5 3 20
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The command "seq 5 3 20" generates a sequence of numbers starting from 5 and incrementing by 3 until it reaches or exceeds 20.
Here's a breakdown of what each part of the command means:
- "seq" is the command itself, which stands for "sequence."
- "5" is the starting number of the sequence.
- "3" is the increment value, meaning how much each number in the sequence will increase by.
- "20" is the end number or limit of the sequence.
So, when you run the command "seq 5 3 20," it will create a sequence with the following numbers: 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, and 20.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.