Put 16 where n is, then do the arithmetic.
... a(16) = -6 + 3(16 -1)
... a(16) = -6 + 45
... a(16) = 39
I would think it is round each amount to the nearest thousand dollars.
Evaluating the given sequence, it is evident that the next number is twice the number prior to it. Thus, the given is a geometric sequence with first term (a1) equal to 1 and common ratio of 2. The geometric series may be calculated by the equation,
Sn = a1 x (1 - r^n) / (1 - r)
where Sn is the sum of n terms in this case, n = 11.
Substituting the known values,
<span> Sn = 1 x (1 - 2^11) / (1 - 2) = 2047
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Thus, S11 is 2047.
First, disregard the sign for absolute value and solve for x.
2x - 1 = 3x + 5
2x - 3x = 5 + 1
-x = 6
x = -6
Now, you have to interpret the absolute value. The absolute value of x is always the positive version of whatever the number is. Since x = -6, its absolute value is 6. Therefore, the possible value for x is only one, which is 6.
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