Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated...
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Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the sequence with the given first term, {eq}a_1 {/eq}, and common ratio, {eq}r {/eq}.
Find {eq}a_{12} {/eq} when {eq}a_1 = 5, r = -2 {/eq}.
Common Ratio of a Geometric Sequence
The common ratio of a geometric sequence is defined as the ratio of its consecutive terms and is denoted by {eq}r {/eq}. Using this common ratio and any other term of the geometric sequence, the first term can be found or vice versa.
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- The first term is equal to {eq}5. {/eq}
- The common ratio is equal to {eq}-2. {/eq}
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