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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY

Which formula can be used to describe the sequence? negative 2 and 2 thirds comma negative 5 and 1 third comma negative 10 and 2 thirds comma negative 21 and 1 third comma negative 42 and 2 thirds comma dot dot dot

Answer
A
f of open paren x plus 1 close paren is equal to 1 half f x
B
f of open paren x plus 1 close paren is equal to negative 2 f x
C
f of open paren x plus 1 close paren is equal to negative 1 half f x
D
f of open paren x plus 1 close paren is equal to 2 f x

Explanation

Compare consecutive terms by dividing: (−16/3) ÷ (−8/3) = 2. The next terms also double, so each term is 2 times the previous term. Therefore, the rule is f(x + 1) = 2f(x), which is choice D.

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