Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the following sequence with the given first term, a,, and common ratio, r. Find ag when a, = 5 and r= 3. ag = (Type an integer or a decimal.)

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Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the following sequence with the given first term, a, , and
common ratio, r.
Find ag when a, = 5 and r= 3.
ag =
(Type an integer or a decimal.)
Transcribed Image Text:Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the following sequence with the given first term, a, , and common ratio, r. Find ag when a, = 5 and r= 3. ag = (Type an integer or a decimal.)
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