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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the 8th term of the geometric sequence 1, –4, 16, …?

OpenStudy (lilg132):

-64, 256, -1024, 4096, -16384

OpenStudy (anonymous):

First find the formula for the nth term and then plug in 8 \[(-1)^{n+1}4^{n-1}\]

OpenStudy (lilg132):

was my answer wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No. Try plugging in 8 in my formula :)

OpenStudy (lilg132):

so my answer is right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, it is.

OpenStudy (lilg132):

lol ok just checking

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