Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - 6.6 - Geometric Sequences - Monitoring Progress - Page 334: 9

Answer

The equation for the $n$th term is $a_n=13(2)^{n-1}$ and $a_7=832$

Work Step by Step

The given series is $13,26,52,104,...$ First term $a_1=13$. Common ratio $r=\frac{26}{13}=2$. Equation for a geometric sequence is $\Rightarrow a_n=a_1r^{n-1}$ Substitute $13$ for $a_1$ and $2$ for $r$. $\Rightarrow a_n=13(2)^{n-1}$ Substitute $7$ for $n$. $\Rightarrow a_7=13(2)^{7-1}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow a_7=13(2)^{6}$ $\Rightarrow a_7=832$.
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