Write an Expression for the Apparent $n$ Th Term of the Sequence

question 28

Multiple Choice

Write an expression for the apparent $n$ th term of the sequence. (Assume that $n$ begins with 1.)
$$- 5 , - 2,1,4,7$$

• A) \(a _ { n } = - 8 n + 3\)
• B) \(a _ { n } = ( - 1 ) ^ { n } ( 3 n - 8 )\)
• C) \(a _ { n } = 3 n\)
• D) \(a _ { n } = 3 ^ { n } - 8\)
• E) \(\quad a _ { n } = 3 n - 8\)

Recognize the relationship between propositions and how they can be equivalent.

Distinguish sentences that assert more than one proposition.

Understand the impact of verb tense, voice, and negation on the meaning of propositions.

Interpret sentences that imply propositions without explicitly stating them.

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