Question

If I have this sequence 2, 4, 6, . .. I can describe the rule as add 2

For each sequence below, describe the rule and write the
next two terms.
a)
b)
-9, -7,-5,
The rule is
4, -10, -16,
The rule is

Answer 1

a) The rule for the sequence -9, -7, -5, ... is to add 2 to the previous term. Therefore, the next two terms would be:
-3, -1

b) The rule for the sequence 4, -10, -16, ... is to subtract 14 from the previous term. Therefore, the next two terms would be:
-30, -44