SOLUTION: A sequence of numbers is given below. r, 72, 64, 56, 48, s � (a) Find the values of r and s. (b) Write down an expression for the nth term of the sequence. (c) Write

SOLUTION: A sequence of numbers is given below. r, 72, 64, 56, 48, s � (a) Find the values of r and s. (b) Write down an expression for the nth term of the sequence. (c) Write

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Question 855716: A sequence of numbers is given below.
r, 72, 64, 56, 48, s �
(a) Find the values of r and s.
(b) Write down an expression for the nth term of the sequence.
(c) Write down the first negative term.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The common difference appears to be 8. The sequence decreases by 8 to each consecutive term. . The term is .

You might try to help locate which n value becomes the first negative value.
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