Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues. (Assume that n begins with 1.) (-3, 2, -3, -1} an =

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Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues. (Assume that n begins with 1.)
4
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{-3, 2, - 3/3, 8/2, -15, ...}
3'9' 27'
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=
Transcribed Image Text:Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues. (Assume that n begins with 1.) 4 16 {-3, 2, - 3/3, 8/2, -15, ...} 3'9' 27' an =
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