SOLUTION: Find a formula a(n) for the 𝑛- th term of the following sequence. Assume the series begins at 𝑛=1. 1/1, −1/4, 1/9, …

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Question 1157234: Find a formula a(n) for the 𝑛- th term of the following sequence. Assume the series begins at 𝑛=1.
1/1, −1/4, 1/9, …

Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = , n = 1, 2, 3, . . . 


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