A tree 7 ft tall grows an average of 6 in. each year. Which equation models the tree’s height h after x years?
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Answer:
4
Step-by-step explanation:
The sum to n terms of a geometric sequence is
=
where a is the first term and r the common ratio
Here r = 5 and a has to be found, thus
=
, so
= 15624
Multiply both sides by 4
15624a = 62496 ( divide both sides by 15624
a = 4