I believe it is the first figure
Answer:
-14
Step-by-step explanation:
You've got a(1)=20
a(1) means a(n) when n=1
the sequence is telling you to take the previous value of a(n), which is a(n-1) and subtract 17
then:
a(2) = a(1)-17 = 20 - 17 = 3
a(3) = a(2) - 17 = 3-17 = -14
m = -1
-5 = 8m + 12/4
-5 - 12/4 = 8m
4(-5) - (12/4) = 4(8m)
*to remove the denominator, multiply each figure by 4.
-20 -12 = 32m
-32 = 32m
-32/32 = 32m/32
-1 = m
m = -1
To check:
-5 = 8m + 12/4
-5 = 8(-1) + 3
-5 = -8 + 3
-5 = -5
Answer: 1
y=1x-3
m=-3/-3=-1/-1=1
