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ILoveXXXTENTACION:

Can anyone solve this for me?

ILoveXXXTENTACION:

Shadow:

\[a_{n} = a_{1} r^{(n-1)}\] The nth term of the sequence is equal to the first term of the sequence multiplied by the common ratio to the power of nth's position minus one.

Shadow:

\[r = \frac{ a_{2} }{ a_{1} }\] The common ratio is equal to the second term of the series divided by the first term of the series.

Shadow:

\[r = \frac{ -15 }{ 3 } = -5\]

Shadow:

To show you the formula works... \[a_{2} = 3(-5^{2-1}) \rightarrow a_{2} = 3(-5^{1}) \rightarrow a_{2} = -15\]

Shadow:

You just have to do the same thing but for the 6th position.

Shadow:

@ILoveXXXTENTACION Do you understand how to use the formula?

ILoveXXXTENTACION:

sure, when i figure it out, ill tell u what i think is the answer, k?

Shadow:

For sure.

Shadow:

Want me to do a third example or you do you think you can figure it out?

ILoveXXXTENTACION:

ill try to figure it out lol

Shadow:

Sounds good.

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