Question

D(n) = -5 (1/2)n-1 What is the 3rd term in the sequence?

Answer 1

Answer:

-5/4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. This is an explicit formula

All we have to do is plug n = 3 in the formula to find the 3rd term.

2. d(3)=-5(1/2)3-1

= -5/4

Answer 2

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

dₙ = -5 (1/2)n-1

the 3rd term in the sequence means n = 3

d₃ = -5(1/2)(3-1) = -5(1/2)(2) = -5