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What is the 8th term of the geometric sequence with this explicit formula?
an= 6.(-2)(n-1)

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The answer is -768.
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Answer:

- 768

Explanation:

Substitute n = 8 into the explicit formula, that is


a_(8) = 6 ×
(-2)^(7) = 6 × - 128 = - 768

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