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Which formula can be used to describe the sequence?

-2/3, −4, −24, −144,

A) f(x) = 6(-2/3)^x-1

B) f(x) = -6(2/3)^x-1

C) f(x) = 2/3 (6)^x-1

D) f(x) = 2/3 (-6)^x-1

2 Answers

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

just did on edge

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Remark
The closest answer is D, but the answer has to be rewritten: f(x) = - 2/3 (6)^(x - 1) where x is 1,2,3,4,5,6 .... to plus infinity. If that is not what you are given, there is no answer.

Discussion
The minus sign is misplaced. There are 2 reasons.
1. When x is odd, then the minus sign is not there and every other term will be plus.
2. For a related reason, you cannot get a minus 2/3 if the sign is affected by the power. The first term must be -2/3. (-6)^0 power is 1 not -1

Answer: There is no answer, but you could try C if D does not work.

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