Question

Find the next term of the square 16,9,2,-5....

Answer 1

- 12

Explanation:

There is a common difference between consecutive terms in the sequence.

9 - 16 = 2 - 9 = - 5 - 2 = - 7

Thus to find the next term subtract 7 from the previous term, that is

- 5 - 7 = - 12