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What is the value of the 11th term in the sequence -3, -6, -12, -24, ...?

User Jephir
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Answer:

1536 is the 11th term of the sequence

User Marcv
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Answer:

- 3072

Explanation:

The n th term of a geometric sequence is


a_(n) = a₁
(r)^(n-1)

where a₁ is the first term and r the common ratio

Here a₁ = - 3 and r = - 6 ÷ - 3 = 2, thus


a_(11) = - 3 ×
2^(10) = - 3 × 1024 = - 3072

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