Question

Generate the first 5 terms in the sequence using the explicit formula.

y(n)=-5n-5

n in parentheses is subscript

Answer 1

so substitute n = 1 then 2, 3, 4, 5

n = 1 y(1) = -5(1) - 5

n = 2 y(2) = -5(2) - 5

just keep repeating till you get to n = 5

Answer 2

Oh I get it. Thanks!