I think it should be option d
Can you show all the answer choices, so I know if I am correct or not?
Answer:
- an = 3(-2)^(n-1)
- 3, -6, 12, -24, 48
Step-by-step explanation:
These variable names, a1, r, are commonly used in relationship to geometric sequences. We assume you want the terms of a geometric sequence with these characteristics.
a1 is the first term. r is the ratio between terms, so is the factor to find the next term from the previous one.
a1 = 3 (given)
a2 = a1×r = 3×(-2) = -6
a3 = a2×r = (-6)(-2) = 12
a4 = a3×r = (12)(-2) = -24
a5 = a4×r = (-24)(-2) = 48
The first 5 terms are 3, -6, 12, -24, 48.
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The explicit formula for the terms of a geometric sequence is ...
an = a1×r^(n -1)
Using the given values of a1 and r, the explicit formula for this sequence is ...
an = 3(-2)^(n -1)
Answer:
2x³ + 11x² + 8x - 16
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply:
(x + 4) (2x² +3x - 4)
2x³ + 3x² - 4x + 8x² + 12x - 16
Combine like terms:
2x³ + 11x² + 8x - 16
