document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=410797>Question 410797</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have to find the \"nth\" term in a sequence. The series of numbers is -2,-10,-50, -250... I have to find the fifth and ninth term in this sequence. I have come across several equations and they are:<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This is a question on a take home quiz and don't necessarily want the answer, I just need help on what each of the variables stands for.(Example: A(n) is the nth term you want to find) <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Please help A.S.A.P. and Thank You!<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Sincerely,<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "is -2,-10,-50, -250... I have to find the fifth and ninth term in this sequence.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "This is a geometric sequence because each successive term is 5 times<BR>\n" );
document.write( "the previous term.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Formula:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The nth term formula is a(n) = a(1)*r^(n-1)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In your sequence a(1) is -2 and r is 5<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Find a(5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Find a(9)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This is a question on a take home quiz and don't necessarily want the answer, I just need help on what each of the variables stands for.(Example: A(n) is the nth term you want to find) <BR>\n" );
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