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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