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  • 12-08-2021
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The first four terms of a sequence are, 9,2,-5,-12.
State the pattern of the sequence using algebraic expressions.

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  • 12-08-2021

Answer:

[tex]a_{n}[/tex] = 16 - 7n

Step-by-step explanation:

There is a common difference between consecutive terms , that is

2 - 9 = - 5 - 2 = - 12 - (- 5) = - 7

This indicates the sequence is arithmetic with nth term

[tex]a_{n}[/tex] = a₁ + (n - 1)d

where a₁ is the first term and d the common difference

Here a₁ = 9 and d = - 7 , then

[tex]a_{n}[/tex] = 9 - 7(n - 1) = 9 - 7n + 7 = 16 - 7n

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