Question

Determine the general rule for0,3,8,15​

Answer 1

a_n = n^2 − 1

Explanation:

The numbers can be described as a polynomial with the following formula:

a1 = 1^2 − 1 = 1 - 1 = 0

a2 = 2^2 − 1 = 4 - 1 = 3

a3 = 3^2 − 1 = 9 - 1 = 8

a4 = 4^2 − 1 = 16 - 1 = 15

a5 = 5^2 − 1 = 25 - 1 = 24