Answer:
b. an = 2 • (-3)^(n - 1)
Step-by-step explanation:
Before we test a solution or two, we can easily discard most of them.
We see the values alternate of signs (-5 for the 2nd term and +162 for the 5th term)... so the progression factor has to be negative (in order to alternate sign). <u>That already excludes answers A and C.</u>
Normally, a geometric progression has the (n-1) exponent, not (n+1), so our chances seem to be better with B.
We can test both D and B with n = 2, to obtain -6
Let's test answer D before:

The result is -54, not -6... so it's not the right result.
Let's test answer B then:

Right! Let's verify with n=5 to get 162:

Confirmed, answer is B. an = 2 • (-3)^(n - 1)
Answer: 80%
Step-by-step explanation: 50000x1.8=90000
Hope this helps!
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Hector saved twice as much money as Sam.
Ted saved $100 more than Hector.
Gina saved $50 less than Ted.
As given, lets assume the amount of money Sam has in saving be "x".
Now, finding saving of each person given.
Writing the algebric expression of each´s saving amount.
we know, Hector saved twice as much money as Sam.
∴ Hector saving= 
Also, Ted saved $100 more than Hector.
∴ Ted´s saving= 
Next finding Gina´s saving
As given, Gina saved $50 less than Ted.
∴ Gina´s saving= 
Opening parenthesis and solving it.
⇒ Gina´s saving= 
Algebric expression of Gina´s saving= 
Given that the graph of the quadratic function.
We need to determine the vertex of the graph and also determine whether it is a minimum or maximum value.
<u>Vertex:</u>
The vertex of the parabola is the point at which the parabola makes a turn to form a U - shaped graph.
Hence, from the figure, the parabola turns at the point (0,-2) to form a U - shaped graph.
Therefore, the vertex of the graph is (0,-2)
<u>Minimum or maximum value:</u>
When the parabola is open upwards, then the vertex is the lowest point on the graph which is the minimum value on the graph.
Thus, the graph has a minimum value.
Hence, the vertex of the graph is (0,-2); minimum value.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.