Question

If the nth term of a number sequence is n’ – 3,
find the first 3 terms and the 10th term.

Answer 1

First 3 terms: -2, -1, 0

10th term: 7

Explanation:

n = 1,

• n - 3 = 1 - 3 = -2

n = 2,

• n - 3 = 2 - 3 = -1

n = 3,

• n - 3 = 3 - 3 = 0

n = 10,

• n - 3 = 10 - 3 = 7