SOLUTION: Find a formula for the general term a of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues. (- 1/4, - 2/9, - 3/16, - 4/25...)

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Question 1138575: Find a formula for the general term a of the sequence, assuming that the pattern of the first few terms continues.
(- 1/4, - 2/9, - 3/16, - 4/25...)

Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it would be -n/(n+1)^2
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