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A geometric sequence begins with 72, 36, 18, 9,

Which option below represents the formula for the sequence?
O f(n) = 72(2)0-1
O f(n) = 72(2) +1
• f(n) = 72(0.5)p-1
O f(n) = 72(0.5)n+1

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Answer: To find the formula for the given geometric sequence, we need to determine the common ratio, r. We can do this by dividing any term by the previous term. For example:

r = 36/72 = 0.5

r = 18/36 = 0.5

r = 9/18 = 0.5

Since the ratio is the same for all consecutive terms, we know that this is a geometric sequence with a common ratio of 0.5.

Now, to find the formula for a geometric sequence, we can use the general formula:

f(n) = a(r^(n-1))

where f(n) is the nth term, a is the first term, r is the common ratio, and n is the index of the term we want to find.

Substituting the given values, we get:

f(1) = 72

f(2) = 36

f(3) = 18

f(4) = 9

Using these values, we can solve for a and r:

f(1) = a(r^(1-1)) = a

a = 72

f(2) = a(r^(2-1)) = 72r

36 = 72r

r = 0.5

Therefore, the formula for the given geometric sequence is:

f(n) = 72(0.5)^(n-1)

Option C represents the correct formula for the sequence:

f(n) = 72(0.5)^(p-1)

Explanation:

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