SOLUTION: What is the explicit formula for the sequence -2, (3/4), (-4/9), (5/16), (-6/25)? I know the denominator is n^2. I know the numerator is n+1, but I cannot figure how to alternat

Question 1034862: What is the explicit formula for the sequence -2, (3/4), (-4/9), (5/16), (-6/25)?
I know the denominator is n^2. I know the numerator is n+1, but I cannot figure how to alternate signs.
Thanks!
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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