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6, -18, 54, ...
what is the equation for the sequence

give the 14th term

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Answer:

-9,565,938

Explanation:

The first term of this geometric sequence is 6. Its common ratio is -3. The n-th term is given by ...

an = (6)(-3)^(n-1)

Then the 14th term is ...

a14 = 6ยท(-3)^(14-1)

a14 = -9,565,938

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