SOLUTION: Find the first five terms of each geometric sequence described. 1. a sub1=-1, r=-3 2. a sub1=-1/3, r=2

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Question 269980: Find the first five terms of each geometric sequence described.
1. a sub1=-1, r=-3
2. a sub1=-1/3, r=2

Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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a[1]=-1, r=-3
a[2]=-1*-3=3
a[3]=-1(-3)^2=-9
a[4]=-1(-3)^3=27
a[4]=-1(-3)^4=-81
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Ed

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