Question

Need help with gem trip sequences
36 points!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

`a_(n)` = 8
`(-3)^(n-1)`

Explanation:

The n th term of a geometric sequence is

`a_(n)` = a
`(r)^(n-1)`

where a is the first term and r the common ratio

Here a = 8 and r = - 24 ÷ 8 = - 3, thus

`a_(n)` = 8
`(-3)^(n-1)`