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Find the common ratio of the given sequence, and write an exponential function which represents the sequence. Use n = 1, 2, 3, ...


A) 3; f(n) = 2(3)n-1

B.) 1/3; f(x) = 2(3)n-1

C) 3; f(n) = 2(1/3)n-1

D). 1/3; f(n) = 2(1/3)n-1

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

3; f(n) = 2(3)n-1 is correct. Since each term is multiplied by 3 to get to the next term, the common ratio is 3. The common ratio is also the base of an exponential function.

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Answer:i think it is c

Explanation:

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