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  • 22-08-2018
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Find the indicated term of the given geometric sequence a1=-20, r=11, n=12

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  • 22-08-2018

The first term of this sequence is -20, and the common ratio is 11. Thus, the formula for the nth term is

a(n) = a(1)*(11)^(n-1), or (-20)*(11)^(n-1).

Thus, the 12th term is

a(12) = (-20)*(11)^(12-1) = -20(11)^11 = -20(2.85 times 10 to the 11th power.

or ... -5.71 times 10 to the 12th power.

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