Hi,         

sequence: 1/6,1,6,36



Note:  Writing an explicit formula for a geometric sequence always requires

knowing the first term and the common ratio.  

   

In this sequence the common ratio is 6.

   

 

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 the sequence is 1/6,1,6,36. how do i find the explicit formula? what is the explicit formula?

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Find the pattern for the nth term:

1---1/6

2---(1/6)*6

3---(1/6)*6^2

4---(1/6)*6^3

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n---(1/6)*6^(n-1)

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Explicit Formula: a(n) = (1/6)*6^(n-1) or 6^(n-2)

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Cheers,

Stan H. 

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