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

Answer:

B. –4, –3, 0, 5

Step-by-step explanation:

n(n – 2) – 3

n = 1

1(1 - 2) - 3

-1 - 3

-4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Find the first term

n = 1

$1(1 - 2) - 3$

$1(-1) - 3$

$-1 - 3$

$-4$

Answer:  Option B