AmberLynne1
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  • 09-04-2017
  • Mathematics
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what is the 6th term of the geometric sequence where a1=1024 and a4=-16

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Grlxo
Grlxo Grlxo
  • 09-04-2017
a1=1,024
a2=-256
a3=64
a4=-16
a5=4
a6=-1
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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 09-04-2017
We have to solve for the common ratio first...

The rule for a geometric sequences is:

a(n)=ar^(n-1) and we are given two terms so we can say:

-16/1024=(ar^3)/(ar^0)

-16/1024=r^3

r=(-1/64)^(1/3)

r=-1/4 so

a(n)=1024(-1/4)^(n-1)

a(6)=1024(-1/4)^5

a(6)=-1
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