write a general formula for the nth term of the sequence. an =- 4"-1 (n+1)² an 2 n- 1 an

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Given the sequence with the following pattern: , 2, ,8, 2, 16, ... starting at n = 1,
write a general formula for the nth term of the sequence.
an
· 4n–1
(n+1)?
an
2
an = n – 1
Transcribed Image Text:Question 23 of 28 Given the sequence with the following pattern: , 2, ,8, 2, 16, ... starting at n = 1, write a general formula for the nth term of the sequence. an · 4n–1 (n+1)? an 2 an = n – 1
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