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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following is the formula for the geometric sequence? 8, -16, 32, -64,...

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

formula for geometric sequence is \[a_n = a_1 r^{n-1}\] just substitute whatever is given to you

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

btw a_1 means first term r is the common ratio...usually solved via \(a_2 \div a_1\) n is the number of terms a_n is the last term

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