Question

Generate the first 3 terms for the sequence-2n
+1.

Answer 1

- 1, - 3, - 5

Explanation:

Substitute n = 1, 2, 3 into the rule, that is

a₁ = - 2(1) + 1 = - 2 + 1 = - 1

a₂ = - 2(2) + 1 = - 4 + 1 = - 3

a₃ = - 2(3) + 1 = - 6 + 1 = - 5