SOLUTION: Identify the fifth term in the sequence in which a1= 243 and r=-1/3

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Question 8958: Identify the fifth term in the sequence in which a1= 243 and r=-1/3
Answer by longjonsilver(2297)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
well,

first term is a
second term is ar
third term is ar^2

so, fifth term is ar^4 --> 243*(-1/3)^4.

You work it out

Jon.

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