Write an expression to describe the sequence below. Use n to represent the position of a term in the sequence, where n = 1 for the first term.

4, 8, 12, 16, ...

Question

Write an expression to describe the sequence below. Use n to represent the position of a term in the sequence, where n = 1 for the first term.

4, 8, 12, 16, ...

directrix · Answer

What number do you add to 4 to get 8 that you also add to 8 to get 12 that you also add to 12 to get 16?

koalagurl1 · Answer

4?

koalagurl1 · Answer

Thanks

directrix · Answer

Yes.

Now, you need to write a formula for the nth term.

The nth term formula will give you any number value of any term in the sequence if you know n where n is the position of the term in the sequence.