SOLUTION: Write the nth term of the geometric sequence as a function of n. {{{ a[1] = -3}}} , {{{a[k+1] = -4a[k]}}}

SOLUTION: Write the nth term of the geometric sequence as a function of n. {{{ a[1] = -3}}} , {{{a[k+1] = -4a[k]}}}

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Question 973875: Write the nth term of the geometric sequence as a function of n.
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Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the nth term of the geometric sequence as a function of n.

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Substitute n=1




So the common ratio is 

nth term:





Edwin

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