Question

What are the first three terms of the Arithmetic Sequence an = 12 – 2(n – 1)?

Group of answer choices

11, 10, 9

12, 10, 8

0, 10, 20

1, 2, 3

Answer 1

The first 3 choices are:

12, 10, 8

Explanation:

n represents a variable, in which you start at 1 and increase by 1.

So, we first start at 1.

12 - 2(1 - 1) = 12 - 2(0) = 12

Now, 2.

12 - 2(2 - 1) = 12 - 2(1) = 10

Now, 3.

12 - 2(3 - 1) = 12 - 2(2) = 8

So, we result in 12, 10, and 8.

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Answer 2

B

Explanation:

an = 12 - 2(n - 1)

a1 = 12 - 2(0)

a1 = 12

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a2 = 12 - 2(2 - 1)

a2 = 12 - 2

a2 = 10

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a3 = 12 - 2(3-1)

a3 = 12 - 2*2

a3 = 8

I think B must be the correct answer. I don't think you can start with n = 0 but the question should qualify that.