In this specific case, the <em>initial term</em> (a) is 5 and the <em>common ratio</em> (r) is -2
Henceforth, after determining what a and r are, we use the formula for the <em>nth term</em>. Which is:

Therefore, the 14th term is :

Hope it helps!
No not rational because you cant divide it
Answer:
54/3-7=11
Step-by-step explanation:
x/3<u>-7=11</u>
+7 +7
(3)x/3=18(3)
x=54
Check
54/3-7=11
18-7=11
11=11
11/8 or 13/8 is the answer.