The Given Pattern Continues $0,2,6,12,20 , \ldots$ A) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 6$

question 26

Multiple Choice

The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
- $0,2,6,12,20 , \ldots$

• A) \(a _ { n } = 4 n - 6\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = 2 ^ { n - 1 } - 1\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = n ^ { 2 } - n\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = 2 n - 2\)

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