WAEC - Mathematics (1993 - No. 6)

The nth term of a sequence is given by (-1)\(^{n-2}\) x 2\(^{n-1}\). Find the sum of the second and third terms.
-2
1
2
6
12

Explanation

when n = 2

(-1)\(^{n-2}\) x 2\(^{n -1}\) = 2

When n = 3

(-1)\(^{n-2}\) x 2\(^{n - 1}\) = -4

Sum = 2 - 4 = - 2

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