cAppuciN0
cAppuciN0 cAppuciN0
  • 09-08-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Find the 13th term of the sequence 8, -16, 32, -64, ...

A)32768 B)None of these C)-65536 D)-16384

Respuesta :

texaschic101
texaschic101 texaschic101
  • 09-08-2016
This is a geometric sequence. To find the common ratio, divide the second term by the first term.
-16/8 = -2

an = a1 * r^(n-1)
n = term to find = 13
a1 = first term = 8
r = common ratio = -2

a13 = 8 * -2^(13 - 1)
a13 = 8 * -2^12
a13 = 8 * 4096
a13 = 32768 <===
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

1. The basic building block of matter are atoms. Every atom is basically a tiny sphere. Every atom is composed of 2 regions, the outer part of the sphere is cal
In Indian cuisine, sometimes a papaya is added to make meat cook faster. Why does this method work? A- Papaya helps increase the temperature of the meat, haste
help with 4 , 5 , and 6 anyone?
if d equals the number of dogs which variable expression represents the phrase below The sum of the number of dogs in the six cat
Factorise this fully x^2+2x-15
y=-5x+145 5x+1y=145a- (10,95)b- no solutionc-(20,45)d- infinitely many
Which of these best describes heat transfer through conduction? A) Heat transfer as electrons are excited in atoms. B) Heat transfer by the emission of pure e
Write the expression as a product of polynomials: a(p–q)+q–p
What continent includes the countries with the lowest GDP (Gross Domestic Product)?
Why might market economy consumers expect higher quality products than command economy consumers?