The Given Pattern Continues $a _ { n } = 8 ( 12 ) ^ { n - 1 }$

Multiple Choice

The given pattern continues. Write down the nth term of the sequence suggested by the pattern.
-8 , 20 , 32 , 44 , 56 , ... A) $a _ { n } = 8 ( 12 ) ^ { n - 1 }$
B) $a _ { n } = 4 n - 12$
C) $a _ { n } = 12 n - 1$
D) $a _ { n } = 4 ( 3 n - 1 )$