Ethyy4emmaM1assaweso
Ethyy4emmaM1assaweso Ethyy4emmaM1assaweso
  • 01-08-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

what is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence with a4 = 16 and r =1/2 ?

Respuesta :

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);
Answer Link
brissiac07 brissiac07
  • 03-04-2022

Answer:

here is the answer

Ver imagen brissiac07
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Although the Crusades led to an increase in travel and trade, Western Europe still had little interaction with the new cultures encountered. a. True b. False
James Monroe coined the phrase "Era of Good Feeling" to describe his term as president of the United States. True or False
The Byzantine Empire utilized a weapon called _____.
what is the name for the protective structure that forms around the embryo
Children and teenagers should receive vaccinations whenever it is convenient
when is it appropriate to begin a new paragraph
eight cakes cost 4.00. how much do three cakes cost ?
The Reformation was a movement throughout Europe to a. return to the traditional structure of the church. b. change practices of the traditional church. c. r
The moon has no atmosphere. True or false?
If Sammy sold 8 water bottles for every 3 water bottles David sold and all together they sold 110 how many did each boy sell