Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]a_{1}=-3\\a_{2}=(-3)(-4)-1=12-1=11\\a_{3}=11(-4)-1=-44-1=-45\\a_{4}=-45(-4)-1=180-1=179\\................................................\\[/tex]
Answer: Choice A) -3, 11, -45, 179, ...
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Explanation:
1st term = -3
new term = -4*(previous term) - 1
2nd term = -4*(1st term) - 1
2nd term = -4*(-3) - 1
2nd term = 12 - 1
2nd term = 11
The answer is between choice A and C since both involve "-3, 11" as the first two terms in that order. The only difference between A and C are the outer surrounding curly braces. These braces tell the reader that we have a set of numbers.
When it comes to a set, the order does not matter. Something like {1,2,3} is identical to {3,2,1}. Because of this, we rule out choice C.
On the other hand, order does matter in a sequence. The sequence 1,2,3 is different from 3,2,1.
