Write a Formula for the Nth Term of the Given

question 12

Multiple Choice

Write a formula for the nth term of the given geometric sequence. 3, -6, 12, ...

• A) a_n = -3(2)^n-1
• B) a_n = 3(-2)ⁿ⁺¹
• C) a_n = 3(-2)^n-1
• D) a_n = 3(-2)ⁿ

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