Write the First N Terms of the Given Arithmetic Sequence $$a _ { 3 } = 4 , d = - 2 , n = 5$$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Write the first n terms of the given arithmetic sequence (the value of n is indicated in the question) .
- $$a _ { 3 } = 4 , d = - 2 , n = 5$$

• A) \(8,6,4,2,0\)
• B) \(8,6,3,2,0\)
• C) \(10,8,6,4,2\)
• D) \(6,4,2,0 , - 2\)

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