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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the 9th term of the geometric sequence -1, 3, -9, ...?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Its geometric, therefore you are multiplying. r = -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you know the equations to find the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I honestly couldn't tell you unless I googled. :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[a _{n} = a _{1} ( r ^{n-1]})\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats your equation...a1 = the first term of the sequence. 1n = the number ()in your case, 9) term you are solving for

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

follow?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, if n = 9 and r = -3 and A1 = -1 , what's your answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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