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How do I find the indicated term in this geometric sequence?

How do I find the indicated term in this geometric sequence?-example-1
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A geometric sequence has a common ratio, in this case r = 0.1. The formula for the n term is aₙ = arⁿ⁻¹. where aₙ is the term of the sequence, a first term of the seuqence and r the commun ratio. So, aₙ = arⁿ⁻¹

a⁸ = (1,000,000) (0.1) ⁸⁻¹

a⁸ = (1,000,000) (0.1)⁷

a⁸ = 0.1

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