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Find the first four terms of the sequence represented by the expression.

n(n-1)-5
Pls just write down a step by step process of what to do, dont just give me the answer

well, if the sequece starts at n = 1 and continues to n = 4

then
1(0) -5 = -5
2(1)-5 = -3
3(2)-5 = 1
4(3)-5 = 7 etc

well what do u think

I'm not sure, I've been working on this question for almost TWO DAYS and i can't figure anything out, I do a homeschooling program so i can't just raise my hand and ask the teacher unless all of a sudden my mom knows how to do this so that's why I came here, I just need someone to give me the process of what to do then I can figure the rest out. And not to be rude, but i told you that I don't know and that's why I am asking one of you guys, so I don't know why you felt the need to ask me what I thought, I just need an answer from someone on how to go about finding the answer.

Thank you!

-7,-5,-3,1 right??

You did not like the ones I got?

oh sorry i was trying to work them out and i out them in the wrong order, thank you so much! but yes thats right!

Did you know?

Did you know that finding the first four terms of a sequence represented by an expression involves a step-by-step process? Here's how you can do it: 1. Start by substituting the values 1, 2, 3, and 4 into the expression. This will help you find the corresponding terms of the sequence. 2. For n = 1, substitute the value into the expression: (1(1-1)-5). Simplify this to get the first term of the sequence. 3. Repeat the process for n = 2, n = 3, and n = 4. Substitute each value into the expression and simplify to find the corresponding terms. 4. By completing these steps, you will have found the first four terms of the sequence represented by the given expression. Remember, it's important to follow the process and avoid jumping to the answer right away.