Answer:
(Answer D)
Step-by-step explanation:
Please use " ^ " to indicate exponentiation: y = -8x^2 - 2, y = -8x^2
The graph of y = -8x^2 is an inverted parabola with vertex at (0, 0).
That of y = -8x^2 - 2 is the same as above, except that the whole graph has been shifted 2 units down (Answer D).
First term (a1) is -1
recursive formula goes like this

is the nth term

is the term before that
we normally have

we see each term is multipying by -3 to get next one
so that would be

where a1=-1
the 3rd option is correct except that it is the explicit formula
so answer is 2nd one