Question

3. What are the first four terms of the sequence represented by the expression n(n – 2) – 3? (1 point)

A. –5, –2, 1, 4

B. –4, –3, 0, 5

C. –3, 0, 3, 6

D. –2, 0, 2, 4

Answer 1

B. –4, –3, 0, 5

Explanation:

n(n – 2) – 3

n = 1

1(1 - 2) - 3

-1 - 3

-4

Answer 2

Explanation:

Step 1: Find the first term

n = 1

`1(1 - 2) - 3`

`1(-1) - 3`

`-1 - 3`

`-4`

Answer: Option B