The Given Pattern Continues $0,2,6,12,20 , \ldots$ A) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 6$

Multiple Choice

The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
- $0,2,6,12,20 , \ldots$

A) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 6$
B) $a _ { n } = 2 ^ { n - 1 } - 1$
C) $a _ { n } = n ^ { 2 } - n$
D) $a _ { n } = 2 n - 2$