Question

Given the pattern rule Tn=n2-1

what are the first 3 terms of the pattern

Answer 1

0, 3 , 8

Explanation:

substitute n = 1, 2, 3 into the pattern rule

T₁ = 1² - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0

T₂ = 2² - 1 = 4 - 1 = 3

T₃ = 3² - 1 = 9 - 1 = 8