gdaniel916otd8ln
gdaniel916otd8ln gdaniel916otd8ln
  • 02-08-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

Determine the 4th term in the geometric sequence whose first term is -2 and whose common ratio is -5

Respuesta :

irspow
irspow irspow
  • 02-08-2017
Again, any geometric sequence can be expressed as:

a(n)=ar^(n-1), a=initial term, r=common ratio, n=term number

We are told that a=-2 and r=-5 so:

a(4)=-2(-5)^(4-1)

a(4)=-2(-5)^3

a(4)=250
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

what is the mean of 2, 8, 4, 10, 6 ?
-> punt 3 1 point Select the transition that best fits in the blank. 3 pard My mother forgot to buy tomato sauce. we couldn't have spaghetti for dinner. Neve
The magic of South African summer
please help asap !!! explain how u got the answer
If root of 784 equals 28,then find the value of root 7.84+0 784.​
4. How many feet are in 3.45 km?
How microentrepreneurs change the community/why are they important/how have they changed Africa and how micro-enterprise have changed their communities. It shou
Please help thank u very much
The points (-3,0) and (4,5) are plotted on a grid. Find the distance between the two points. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal place.
Can somone help me this with sorry for the repost btw. Find the value of x