Write a rule for the geometric sequence with the given description. The first term is -3, and 5 is the previous term.

Qdii asked May 26, 2022

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Qdii asked May 26, 2022

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Answer:

The rule is (-3)(5)^(n-1).

Explanation:

OK so the common ratio is 5 and first term = -3.

nth term = ar^(n-1)

= (-3)(5)^(n-1).

Matmat answered May 31, 2022

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