Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence.(Assume that n begins with 1. ) $$2,6,10,14,18 , \ldots$$
A) $$a _ { n } = 2 n - 4$$
B) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 2$
C) $$a _ { n } = 2 n + 4$$
D) $a _ { n } = - 4 n - 2$
E) $a _ { n } = 4 n + 2$

Question

Write an expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence.(Assume that n begins with 1. )​ $$2,6,10,14,18 , \ldots$$ ​
A) $$a _ { n } = 2 n - 4$$
B) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 2$
C) $$a _ { n } = 2 n + 4$$
D) $a _ { n } = - 4 n - 2$
E) $a _ { n } = 4 n + 2$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expression for the apparent nth term of the sequence is obtained by changing the fourth grouping of numbers (from left to right) from 0759 to 439e, and adding 1 to the fifth grouping of numbers. The correct option is B because it satisfies both conditions.

Write an Expression for the Apparent Nth Term of the Sequence.(Assume