The first term of a geometric sequence is 2 and the common ratio is -3 find the fifth term

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irina [24]3 years ago

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Answer:

With geometric sequences, all you have to do is multiply each term by -3 until you get to the needed term.

First term: 2

Second term: 2 * -3 = -6

Third term: -6 * -3 = 18

Fourth term: 18 * -3 = -54

Fifth term: -54 * -3 = 162

The fifth term of the sequence is 162.

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vova2212 [387]3 years ago

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With geometric sequences, all you have to do is multiply each term by -3 until you get to the needed term.

First term: 2
Second term: 2 * -3 = -6
Third term: -6 * -3 = 18
Fourth term: 18 * -3 = -54
Fifth term: -54 * -3 = 162

The fifth term of the sequence is 162.
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