Question

If the nth term of a sequence is n^2 -3, find the first 3 terms and the 10th term.

Answer 1

Answer: -2, 1, 6,...97

Explanation:

1st term: 1^2 - 3 = -2

1^2 = 1

1-3=-2

2nd term: 2^2-3 = 1

2^2 = 4

4-3=1

3rd term: 3^2-3 = 6

3^2 = 9

9 -3 = 6

10th term: 10^2-3 = 97

10^2 = 100

100-3=97