3, -6, 12, 4, 20, 13, 27, 21, 33
-9, +18, -8, +16, -7, +14, -6, +12
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what is the pattern for the following 3, -6, 12, 4, 20
The sequence alternates between dividing by 2 and adding 4. Starting with 72, we divide by 2 to get 36, then add 4 to get 40, divide by 2 to get 20, and so on. Following this pattern, the next number in the sequence would be 8 (16 divided by 2).
Give the simple formula for the nth term of the following arithmetic sequence. Your answer will be of the form an + b.12, 16, 20, 24, 28, ...
The nth term of the sequence -4 4 12 20 29 is 8n+12 because each time the sequence is adding 8 which is where the 8n comes from. Then you take 8 away from -4 and because a - and - equal a + the answer is 12. Which is where the 12 comes from. Hope I helped.