could you please answer b and c? The strain of bacteria will double in size and then divide every 20 min. Let a, be the initial number of bacteria cells, a, the number after 20 min, and a, the numberafter 20(n - 1) min.(a) Write a formula for the nth term a, of the geometric sequence a,, az, a3, ., an, ...(b) Determine the first value for n where a, > 1,000,000 if a, = 400.(c) How long does it take for the number of bacteria to exceed one million?(a) Choose the correct formula below.O A. a, = 2"-1B. a, = a, •2"-1OC. a, = a, •2"O D. an = a(b) The first value for n is (Round up to the nearest integer.)

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The strain of bacteria double in size and then divide every 20 min. Let a, be the initial number of bacteria cells, a2 tne number after min, an the number after 20(n - 1) min. (a) Write a formula for the nth term a, of the geometric sequence a1, az, az. (b) Determine the first value for n where a, > 1,000,000 if a, = 400. an. (c) How long does it take for the number of bacteria to exceed one million? ..... (a) Choose the correct formula below.

The strain of bacteria double in size and then divide every 20 min. Let a, be the initial number of bacteria cells, a2 tne number after min, an the number after 20(n - 1) min. (a) Write a formula for the nth term a, of the geometric sequence a1, az, az. (b) Determine the first value for n where a, > 1,000,000 if a, = 400. an. (c) How long does it take for the number of bacteria to exceed one million? ..... (a) Choose the correct formula below.

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.3: Geometric Sequences

Problem 58SE: Use the recursive formula to write a geometric sequence whose common ratio is an integer. Show the...

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