A number cube is a die (singular for dice). List all of the possible outcomes of a die (list numbers of 1 to 6), and next to those numbers, determine if they are even or odd.
So, we know the sum of the first 17 terms is -170, thus S₁₇ = -170, and we also know the first term is 2, well

well, since the 17th term is that much, let's check what "d" is then anyway,
You could complete the square to state the vertex.
You could use the quadratic equation to find the roots (which are complex).
Try an example that will require both.
y = x^2 + 2x + 5
Step One
Get the graph. That's included below.
Step Two
Provide the steps for completing the square.
Note: we should get (-1,4)
y= (x^2 +2x ) + 5
y = (x^2 +2x + 1) + 5 - 1
y = (x +1)^2 + 4
The vertex is at (-1,4)
Step Three
Find the roots. Use the quadratic equation. Note that the graph shows us that the equation never crosses or touches the x axis. The roots are complex.

a = 1
b = 2
c = 5




x = -1 +/- 2i
x1 = -1 + 2i
x2 = -1 - 2i And we are done.
31/18 is the answer.
To solve, find the common denominator. In this case, I used 54. You need to multiply each fraction to get 54 on the denominator of both.