Homework Help: Algebra 2

Posted by Lea on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:04pm.

What are the first 6 terms of the sequence with the explicit formula
an=-3n2+4?

Algebra 2 - JJ, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:08pm
let n = 1 which gives you 3(1) + 4
Let n = 2 gives you 3(2)^2 + 4
Continue like this until you have 6 terms.
Algebra 2 - Lea, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:18pm
Got it, thanks!
Algebra 2 - Steve, Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:25pm
don't forget the pesky "-" sign there

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