The Given Pattern Continues $8,20,32,44,56 , \ldots$ A) $a _ { n } = 8 ( 12 ) ^ { n - 1 }$

question 144

Multiple Choice

The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
- $8,20,32,44,56 , \ldots$

• A) \(a _ { n } = 8 ( 12 ) ^ { n - 1 }\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = 4 n - 12\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 12 n - 1\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = 4 ( 3 n - 1 )\)

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