Write a Formula for the General Term, or Nth Term $a _ { n } = 2 ( 8 ) ^ { n - 1 }$

Multiple Choice

Write a formula for the general term, or nth term, for the given sequence.
-2 , 10 , 18 , 26 , 34 , . . .

A) $a _ { n } = 2 ( 8 ) ^ { n - 1 }$
B) $a _ { n } = 8 n - 3$
C) $a _ { n } = 8 n - 6$
D) $a _ { n } = 6 n - 8$