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What is the 5th term of the geometric sequence with a1=4 and ratio (multiplier) =8?

What is the 5th term of the geometric sequence with a1=4 and ratio (multiplier) =8?
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What is the 5th term of the geometric sequence with a1=4 and ratio (multiplier) =8?

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a(5) = 4 * 8^ (5 - 1)
a(5) = 4 * 8^4
a(5) = 4 * 4096
a(5) = 16384
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Hello,


a_(1)=4

a_(2)=4*8^1

a_(3)=4*8^2


a_(n)=4*8^(n-1)


a_(5)=4*8^4=16384




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