Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence. - 1, 4, - 9, 16, - 25, ... Determine the sequence's formula in terms of n. an = n21

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.3: Geometric Sequences And Series
Problem 4ECP: Find a formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence 4, 20, 100, . . . .What is the 12th term...
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Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence.
- 1, 4, - 9, 16, - 25, ...
Determine the sequence's formula in terms of n.
an
|,n21
II
Transcribed Image Text:Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence. - 1, 4, - 9, 16, - 25, ... Determine the sequence's formula in terms of n. an |,n21 II
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