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Which formula can be used to find the nth term of a geometric sequence where the fifth term is 1/6 and the common ratio is 1/4?

OlgaM077 [116]

Answer:

$a_n = 16(\frac{1}{4})^{n - 1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Fifth term of a geometric sequence = $\frac{1}{16}$

Common ratio (r) = ¼

Required:

Formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence

Solution:

Step 1: find the first term of the sequence

Formula for nth term of a geometric sequence = $ar^{n - 1}$ , where:

a = first term

r = common ratio = ¼

Thus, we are given the 5th term to be ¹/16, so n here = 5.

Input all these values into the formula to find a, the first term.

$\frac{1}{16} = a*\frac{1}{4}^{5 - 1}$

$\frac{1}{16} = a*\frac{1}{4}^{4}$

$\frac{1}{16} = a*\frac{1}{256}$

$\frac{1}{16} = \frac{a}{256}$

Cross multiply

$1*256 = a*16$

Divide both sides by 16

$\frac{256}{16} = \frac{16a}{16}$

$16 = a$

$a = 16$

Step 2: input the value of a and r to find the nth term formula of the sequence

nth term = $ar^{n - 1}$

nth term = $16*\frac{1}{4}^{n - 1}$

$a_n = 16(\frac{1}{4})^{n - 1}$

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2 years ago

Please help!! will give brainliest and 20points!!! SUPER EASY PROBLEM

Fiesta28 [93]

Answer:

C. 184 ft²

Step-by-Step Explanation:

The formula for the surface area of a triangular prism is

SA = bh + 2ls + lb; where b = base, h = height, l = length, s = side

First, substitute the known value into the equation:

b = 6 ft

h = 4 ft

l = 10 ft

s = 5 ft

SA = (6)(4) + 2(10)(5) + (10)(6)

Then, all we have to do is simplify:

SA = 24 + 2(50) + 60

SA = 24 + 100 + 60

SA = 184 ft²

Hope this helps!

5 0

2 years ago

What is the answer to the problem shown?

goldenfox [79]

V(S)=S^3/6
S=6
V(6)=6^3/6=6^2=36

3 0

3 years ago

0.0084 scientific notation

kogti [31]

Answer:

8.4*10^-3

Step-by-step explanation:

Move the decimal point 3 places in order to get a number in the one's place.

7 0

3 years ago

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Which step is the same in the construction of parallel lines and the construction of a perpendicular line through a point on the

madam [21]

Answer:

D.Place the compass on a point on the original line.

Complete Question:

A.Create only one arc that intersects the original line.

B.Create two arcs that intersect the original line.

C.Place the compass on a point off the original line.

D.Place the compass on a point on the original line.

Step-by-step explanation:

* Lets revise the steps of constructing parallel lines and a perpendicular line through a point on the line

# Contracting parallel lines

- Given: Line AB and point P not on AB

1. Draw a slant line through point P and intersects AB at point C, this line is the transversal of the parallel lines

2. Place the pin of the compass at point C and draw an arc intersects AB at D and CP at E

3. Without changing the distance of the compass put the pin of the compass on point P and draw an arc intersects CP at point Q

4. Use the compass to measure the distance from D to E and place the pin of the compass at point Q and draw an arc intersects the arc from P to CP at point U

5. Join P and U by a line this line is parallel to AB

# Constructing a perpendicular line through a point on the line

- Given line AB and point P lies on it

1. Place your compass pin at P and draw an arc of any size below AB that crosses the line twice at points C and D

2. Stretch the compass to a larger distance

3. Place the compass pin on point C and draw a small arc above the line

4. Without changing the distance of the compass place the compass pin on point D and draw another arc intersects the arc from C at point E

5. Using a straightedge, join P and E where PE is perpendicular to AB

* Lets find the same steps in the constructions

∵ In first construction we put the pin of the compass at point C which lies in the original line AB

∵ In second construction we put the pin of the compass at point P which lies in the original line AB

∴ The common step is: "Place the compass on a point on the original line"

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2 years ago

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