00 pts
The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
-6, 6, -6, 6, -6, 6, ...
Type the nth term of the sequence.
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Answer:

[tex]a_n=6\cdot (-1)^n[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Alternating Sequences

A sequence whose terms alternate in the sign is called an alternating sequence.

The given sequence consists of the numbers -6 and 6 in infinite alternation.

Such sequences can be expressed as equations of the form

[tex]a_n=a\cdot (-1)^m[/tex]

Where a is the constant absolute value of each term and m is an expression adequately arranged to reproduce the alternation of signs.

Since the sign is minus for odd terms, and plus for even terms, m=n is a good expression for m. Thus:

[tex]a_n=6\cdot (-1)^n[/tex]