SOLUTION: describe a pattern in the sequence of numbers. predict the next number. 1, -4, 9, -16,....

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Question 640266: describe a pattern in the sequence of numbers. predict the next number.
1, -4, 9, -16,....
Answer by reviewermath(1029) About Me  (Show Source):
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The nth term is %28-1%29%5E%28n+%2B+1%29%28n%5E2%29. The next term is 25.