Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications, Student Edition
Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications, Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078682278
Author: McGraw-Hill, Berchie Holliday
Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 11CFU
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The 1st term of the geometric sequence is r=2 and a5=24

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Answer to Problem 11CFU

The 1st term of the geometric sequence is 1.5 .

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Given information:

  r=2a5=24

Formula used:

The nth term of the geometric sequence is given by the following expression:

  an=a1rn1

Calculation:

The 1st term of the geometric sequence is calculated by using the nth term:

  a5=a1r5124=a1(2)4a1=2416a1=1.5

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Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Precalculus with Applications, Student Edition

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