SOLUTION: Choose an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. Assume that n begins with 1. 1, -1, 1, -1,1,...

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Question 1147093: Choose an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence. Assume that n begins with 1.
1, -1, 1, -1,1,...

Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The post says "Choose . . . ", and it assumes that I must select from the list of options.


But the post does not provide any list of options, so, as is, it is SELF-CONTRADICTORY . . . 


But if you want me to write some appropriate formula, here it is :


    a%5Bn%5D = %28-1%29%5E%28n%2B1%29,  n = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.


Answered, explained, solved and completed.