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What is the explicit formula for the sequence above.

What is the explicit formula for the sequence above.-example-1

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Answer:

aₙ=-7*2ⁿ⁻¹

Explanation:

The common ratio is r=-28/-14=-14/-7=2

The explicit formula for a geometric sequence is aₙ=a₁*rⁿ⁻¹ where aₙ is the nth term, r is the common ratio, and a₁ is the first term.

Given:

a₁=-7

r=2

Therefore, the explicit formula for the sequence is aₙ=-7*2ⁿ⁻¹

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