SOLUTION: Given the formula f(n) = 3(-1)n find the first 5 terms of this sequence

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Question 999211: Given the formula f(n) = 3(-1)n find the first 5 terms of this sequence
Answer by fractalier(6550)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
From f(n) = 3(-1)n, we look at f(1) thru f(5) and get
f(1) = -3
f(2) = -6
f(3) = -9
f(4) = -12
f(5) = -15
If you meant f(n) = 3(-1)^n, then there are different answers...
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