n-1 16. Given the sequence {b,n} = 8. a. List the first five elements of the sequence. b. Determine the sum of the first 20 elements of the sequence. Use a strategy from this class rather than simply determining the numbers using a spreadsheet or calculator. c. If possible, determine 8. k=1

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Section12.3: Geometric Sequences And Series
Problem 12.44TI: Write the first five terms of the sequence where the first term is 6 and the common ration is r=4.
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16. Given the sequence {bns
= 8.
a. List the first five elements of the sequence.
b. Determine the sum of the first 20 elements of the sequence. Use a strategy from
this class rather than simply determining the numbers using a spreadsheet or
calculator.
c. If possible, determine
bk
k=1
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