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Find a1 for the geometric sequence with the given terms.

a5=96 and a7=384
a1= blank (simplify your answer)

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

r = √(384/96) = √4 = 2

so, a1 = 96/ (2)⁴ = 96/16 = 6

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