OpenStax, Contemporary Mathematics §3.11 Geometric Sequences · Example 2 · Algebra · Sequences & series

Geometric Sequences · Example 2

In the following geometric sequences, determine the indicated term of the geometric sequence with a given first term and common ratio.

(a) Determine the $9 th$ term of the geometric sequence with $a_{1} \times 6$ and $r = 3$ .
(b) Determine the $11 th$ term of the geometric sequence with $a_{1} = 2$ and $r = - 5$ .

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