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The nth term of 1, 4, 16, ... is
(Simplify your answer.)

User Veelen
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Answer:

4^n-1

Explanation:

You follow the form ar^n-1 (geometric sequence)

a is the first term

r is the ratio

We know that a is 1

and r is 4

so

1 x 4^n-1

or

4^n-1

We know that they are multiples of 4

User Haz
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Answer:

the answer is multiple of 4 I believe

User Jon Hieb
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