Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 12 Sequences and Series - 12.3 Analyze Geometric Sequences and Series - 12.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 814: 35

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The sequence is geometric with first term $a_2=8$ and common ratio $r=4$. We obtain: $$a_n=a_2r^{n-2}\\a_n=8\times4^{n-2}\\a_n=2\times4^{n-1}$$ The first 6 terms are $a_1=2\\a_2=8\\a_3=32\\a_4=128\\a_5=512\\a_6=2048$
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