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Find the 11th term of the progression 4,8,16.......​

User Kellogs
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Answer:


a_(11) =4096

Explanation:

4, 8, 16,.....

1. Find the common ratio

second term/first term = 8/4 = 2 = r (the common ratio)

2. Write the rule, and evaluate for the 11 term.


a_(n) = a_(1)r^(n-1)


a_(11) = 4 (2^(11-1))


a_(11) = 4 (2^(10))


a_(11) = 4(1024)


a_(11) =4096

User Scott Boettger
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Answer:

4096

Explanation:

you just multiply the previous number by two

User Zkolnik
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