Question

Find the first 5 terms of the sequence (explicit).
an= n(n-1)

Answer 1

a5=5(n-1)

Answer 2

So , however many terms they want us to find is the # we start with ?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

so what about this one , the same directions still apply but, an = 3n-1

Answer 5

n stands for the nth term.... whichever term

Answer 6

oh okay , so would it represent 1 2 3 4 and 5 , since they asked for the first 5 terms ?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

okay , thank you.