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What is the 5th term of the geometric sequence
9. 27. 81.243, ...?

User Afeisha
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Answer:

729

Explanation:

Each terms are multiplied by 3.

So the 5th term is 243*3 = 729.

User Zts
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Answer:

729

Explanation:

You are multiplying 3 each time. The first 4 terms are given to you:

Term 1: 9

Term 2: 9 x 3 = 27

Term 3: 27 x 3 = 81

Term 4: 81 x 3 = 243

Term 5: 243 x 3 = 729

729 is the 5th term of the geometric sequence.

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