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The first term of a geometric sequence is −2 and the common ratio is 3. What is the fourth term of the sequence?

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Answer: -54

Explanation:

The question is the first term of a geometric sequence is −2 and the common ratio is 3. The formula for finding the nth term of a geometric sequence is: ar^n-1

where,

a = first term = -2

r = common ratio = 3

n = number of terms = 4

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