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  • 01-08-2016
  • Mathematics
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what is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence with a4 = 16 and r =1/2 ?

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crisforp
crisforp crisforp
  • 01-08-2016
We have a4 = a1 * q^3;
Then, 16 = a1 *  (1/8);
a1 = 128;
The formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence is an = a1 * q^n;
an = 128 * (1/2)^n = (2^7)/(2^n) = 2^(7-n);
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  • 03-04-2022

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