Concept explainers
a.
To find the first five terms of the sequence.
a.
Answer to Problem 13RE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
Substitute
b.
To graph the terms found in part (a).
b.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Graph:
The terms found in part (a) are
c.
To find the fifth partial sum of the sequence.
c.
Answer to Problem 13RE
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
The first five terms of the sequence are:
So, the fifth partial sum is;
d.
To find the fifth partial sum of the sequence.
d.
Answer to Problem 13RE
Geometric, common ratio is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:
The first five terms of the sequence are:
Observe that
So, the given sequence is a geometric sequence with a common ratio of
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