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What is the 11th term of the geometric sequence -3, -9/2 , -27/4 , -81/8 , ... ?

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What is the 11th term of the geometric sequence -3, -9/2  ,  -27/4 , -81/8  , ... ?

paki · Answer

do you know the formula for the geometric sequence...? @ponyo101

anonymous · Answer

sorry but no

paki · Answer

Given a geometric sequence with the first term a1 and the common ratio r, the nth (or general) term is given by

an = a1 · r^n – ...

anonymous · Answer

ohh I see

paki · Answer

then how you will solve this.. .can you show your work here... ?

anonymous · Answer

isnt that why ur here to help us...hmmm

paki · Answer

what...?

anonymous · Answer

well why do u think im here so i can get a better understanding of this subject we are speaking of

paki · Answer

yeah i am here, not for solving the whole question, because it is against the code of conduct of open study.... though i can rectify your work...

anonymous · Answer

im not asking u to solve the question but to show me the steps on how to get the answer ....and ooo realy code of conduct huh  well i guess everyone else didn't get the memo

paki · Answer

i have given you the formula...

paki · Answer

ok, if you are still confused... please have a look here.... http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/polynomials-nonlinear-functions/sequences/geometric-sequences/geometric-sequence-nth-term-formula