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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find a˅13 when a˅1= -3 and d=2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So you recall the geometric formula \[an = ar ^{n-1}\] so r = 2 and a1 = -3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I cannot tell what sign that is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

here solve this for an.. \[an = (-3)(2)^{13-1}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-6\[^{12}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-6^12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No remember your bedmass

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so what is 2^12?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4069

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so now what is -3 x 4069 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-12207

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Try again....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I keep getting -12207

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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