Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence assuming the pattern of the first few terms continues. 3 3 3 3 3 - 2' 4'8' 16' 32 Assume the first term is a1. An II

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.2: Sequences, Series And Summation Notation
Problem 39E: Find the sum of the first five terms of the sequence with the given general term. an=3n2
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Find a formula for the general term an of the sequence
assuming the pattern of the first few terms continues.
(3 3 3
2' 4' 8' 16 ' 32
3
3
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Assume the first term is a1.
An =
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