SOLUTION: Enter a recursive rule for the geometric sequence. −10, 20, −40, 80, … a(1)= a(n)=

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Question 1131037: Enter a recursive rule for the geometric sequence.
−10, 20, −40, 80, …
a(1)=
a(n)=

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The formula for the general term for each geometric sequence is. Let's examine sequence A so that we can find a formula to express its nth term.
The fixed number, called the common ratio (); so, the formula will be

, , , , …




check the rule:
if



-> true, given fourth term of the sequence is



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