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Create the formula for the geometric sequence of 1,4,16 , 64...​

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The formula of a geometric sequence is
a_(n)=a_(1) r^(n)


  • a_{1: the first term of the sequence --> 1
  • r: ratio of the sequence --> 4
  • n: the position of the number that you want to find

  • a_(n) : the number at position 'n'

Equation is
a_(n) =1*4^(n)

Hope that helps!

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