Question

What are the first 3 terms of the sequence represented by the expression n(n-2)-4

Answer 1

-5, -4, -1

Explanation:

To find the terms of the sequence, you have to use the given expression.

n ( n - 2 ) - 4

Here,

n ⇒ term number,

Accordingly, let us find the first 3 terms in this sequence.

For that, replace n with the term number

When n = 1,

T₁ = n ( n - 2 ) - 4

T₁ = 1 ( 1 - 2 ) - 4

T₁ = -5

When n = 2,

T₂ = n ( n - 2 ) - 4

T₂ = 2 ( 2 - 2 ) - 4

T₂ = - 4

When n = 3,

T₃ = n ( n - 2 ) - 4

T₃ = 3 ( 3 - 2 ) - 4

T₃ = - 1