Question

HOW TO FINISH IT? Complete the table and pattern. Determine the common difference. Write the explicit rule.

Answer 1

`a_(n) = a_(1) + d(n - 1)` a₁ is the first term, d is the difference, and n is the term

a₁ = -5

d = -5

`a_(n) = -5 - 5(n - 1)`

`a_(n) = -5 - 5n + 5`

`a_(n) = -5n` explicit formula

`a_(n) = -5a_(n-1)` recursive formula