SOLUTION: If a1 = 4 and d = -2 what are the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence?

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Question 301734: If a1 = 4 and d = -2 what are the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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+a%28n%2B1%29=a%28n%29%2Bd
+a%281%29=4
+d=-2
+a%282%29=a%281%29-2=4-2=2
+a%283%29=a%282%29-2=2-2=0
+a%284%29=a%283%29-2=0-2=-2
The first four terms are 4,2,0,and -2.