Use the Formula for the General Term (The Nth Term)

question 11

Multiple Choice

Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the sequence
with the given first term, a1, and common ratio, r.
-Find a12 when a1 = -4, r = 2.

• A) 18
• B) -8,192
• C) -16,384
• D) -8,188

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