Find the Nth, or General, Term $25,5,1 , \ldots$ A) $5 ^ { n - 1 }$

question 82

Multiple Choice

Find the nth, or general, term.
- $25,5,1 , \ldots$

• A) \(5 ^ { n - 1 }\)
• B) \(5 ^ { n }\)
• C) \(5 ^ { 3 - n }\)
• D) \(5 ( \mathrm { n } - 1 )\)

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Definitions:

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Sex Pilus

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