Answer: 1, -4, 9, -16, 25Step-by-step explanation:alternating between positive and negative terms, with each term being a perfect square.The sequence is: 1², -2², 3², -4²If this pattern continues, the next term would be 5² = 25, but with a negative sign for even squares and positive for odd squares, it would be:1, -4, 9, -16, 25