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In Exercises 1-4, write the first five terms of each sequence. Assume that d represents the common difference of an arithmetic sequence and r represents the common ratio of a geometric sequence.
To calculate: The first five terms of the sequence
Answer to Problem 1MCCP
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Consider the provided general term of sequence,
In order to find the first four terms of the sequence, substitute
For first term, put
For second term, put
For third term, put
For fourth term, put
For fifth term, put
Thus, first five terms
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