Question

Find the 96th term of the arithmetic sequence –16, -28, -40, ...

Answer 1

-1152

Explanation:

F(1)=-16

F(2)=-28

F(3)=-40

Notice the sequence is decreasing by -12 for every increase in x

You can conclude the function for this sequence is going to be

F(x)=-12x

Plug 96 as X.

F(96)=-1152