SOLUTION: Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of each geometric sequence. Then use the formula for a n to find a 1 the seventh term of sequence.

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Question 481814: Write a formula for the general term (the nth term) of each geometric sequence. Then use the formula for a n to find a 1 the seventh term of sequence.


12,6,3,3/2....
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Hi,

geometric sequence: {12,6,3,3/2,...}  r = 1/2

a%5Bn%5D=a%5B1%5Dr%5E%28n-1%29

a%5B7%5D=+12%281%2F2%29%5E6+=+12%2F64+=+3%2F16