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Find the 13th term of the geometric sequence 1, 2, 4, ...1,2,4,...

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Answer:

4096

Explanation:

User Zuza
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Answer:

4096

Explanation:

The n th term of a geometric sequence is


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

where a is the first term and r the common ratio

Here a = 1 and r = 2 ÷ 1 = 4 ÷ 2 = 2, thus


a_(13) = 1 ×
2^(12) = 4096

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