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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find a formula for the general term of a sequence, given the pattern of the first few terms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

consider the numerator and denominator separately numerator: -1, 2, -3, 4, ... denominator: 4, 9, 16, 25, ...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hint: 4,9,16,25 are all perfect squares

OpenStudy (anonymous):

n/ (n+1)^2 ? how do i account for the alternating negative sign?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(-1)^n

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx! xD

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