SOLUTION: Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term a1, and common ratio r find a8

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Question 481818: Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of each sequence with the given first term a1, and common ratio r
find a8 when a1=5, and r=3
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

a1=5, and r=3

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

a%5B8%5D=+5%283%29%5E%287%29=+highlight%2810935%29