SOLUTION: Consider the sequence: an :2, 6,18,− −54,162,... A: Find the next 3 terms. B: Decide if this sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. Neither. The terms cant

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Question 1181971: Consider the sequence:
an :2, 6,18,− −54,162,...

A: Find the next 3 terms.
B: Decide if this sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. Neither. The terms cant be extended Justify your answer.
C: Find a formula for an [the nth term].

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your notation is misleading or wrong.
Show it like : 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ...

The rule is Multiply by 3 to make each succeeding term. There is no term between the 18 and the 54.