This is a geometric sequence because each term is a constant multiple, called the common ratio, of the previous term. In this case the common ratio, noted as "r", is:
8/-2=-32/8=128/-32=r=-4
The first term is -2
Any geometric sequence can be expressed as:
a(n)=ar^(n-1), a=initial term, r=common ratio, n=term number.
Since we know r and a for this problem already we can say:
a(n)=-2(-4)^(n-1)
Answer: 2.37
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply each side by x to get rid of the denominator on the left side.
You get:
2.37 = 1x
1x = x
Therefore, 2.37 = x.
Also, any number divided by itself must be 1.
Answer:
y = 0
Step-by-step explanation:
It is always a good idea to look at the question and make some observations about it. Here, you might observe ...
- all of the bases are powers of 3: 243 = 3^5; 9 = 3^2
- y is a factor of every exponent
The latter observation is important, because it means that when y=0, every exponential expression has a value of 1. Hence y = 0 is a solution.
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To solve the equation, you can write it in terms of powers of 3.
(3^5)^(-y) = (3^-5)^(3y)·(3^2)^(-2y)
3^(-5y) = 3^(-15y)·3^(-4y)
3^(-5y) = 3^(-19y)
-5y = -19y . . . . . . . . equating exponents; equivalent to taking log base 3
14y = 0 . . . . . . . . . . add 19y
y = 0 . . . . . . . . . . . one solution
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The rules of exponents we used are ...
(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)
(a^b)^c = a^(bc)
1/a^b = a^-b
Answer:
Venus fly trap = 12
Bonsai tree = 17
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that :
Venus fly trap = $3per plant
Bonsai tree = $5 per plant
Number of plants sold = 29
Total cost of plant sold = $121
Let venus fly trap = x ; bonsai tree =y
x + y = 29 ___ (1)
3x + 5y = 121 ____(2)
From (1) :
x = 29 - y
In (2):
3(29 - y) + 5y = 121
87 - 3y + 5y = 121
87 + 2y = 121
2y = 121 - 87
2y = 34
y = 34/2
y = 17
x = 29 - 17
x = 12
Hence,
Venus fly trap = 12
Bonsai tree = 17
