Question

Find the first three terms of the sequence below. 3n^2+5n−2

Answer 1

-2, 6, 20 ,...

Explanation:

3n² +5n -2

if n=0 , then 3*0² +5*0 -2= -2

if n=1, then 3*1² +5*1 -2 = 3+5-2 = 6

if nu 2, then 3*2² +5*2 -2 = 12 +10 -2 = 20