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

question 43

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 a₈ when a1 = -3, r = -2.

• A) 388
• B) 384
• C) -17
• D) -768

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