Answer this maths question

Two blends of tea are mixed to make a blend that will be sold at the fair. black tea sells for $2.20 per pound and orange pekoe tea sells for $3.00 per pound. how much of each should be used to obtain a 4lb blend selling for $2.50 per pound?

What is the 12th term of b(n)=-4-2(n-1)

Can someone factor this fully? my friend and i have two different answers and i would like to know if either of them is right. you in advance. a^2 - b^2 + 25 + 10a