Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the first 3 terms substitute n = 1, 2, 3 into the formula
(a)
= 25 - (3 × 1) = 25 - 3 = 22
= 25 - (3 × 2) = 25 - 6 = 19
= 25 - (3 × 3) = 25 - 9 = 16
The first three terms are 22, 19, 16
Note the difference between consecutive terms is - 3
19 - 22 = 16 - 19 = - 3
Continuing this pattern
(b)
16 - 3 = 13
13 - 3 = 10
10 - 3 = 7
7 - 3 = 4
4 - 3 = 1
1 - 3 = - 2
The first negative term is - 2