SOLUTION: Find the general term an for the geometric sequence. a1 = -2 and a2 = 6

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Question 747663: Find the general term an for the geometric sequence.
a1 = -2 and a2 = 6

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the general term an for the geometric sequence.
a1 = -2 and a2 = 6
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r = 6/(-2) = -3
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a(n) = (-2)*(-3)^(n-1)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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