Question

The first term in the sequence below is 2 .

2,-5,-12,-19,-26
Which expression can be used to find the nth term in this pattern?

-7n+2

-2n+7

-7n+9

n-7

Answer 1

-7n+2

Explanation:

Answer 2

n-7

n is the previous number in the sequence

ex: n=2 2-7= -5, n=-5 -5-7= -12