Elementary & Intermediate Algebra
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321880116
Author: Michael Sullivan III, Katherine R. Struve, Janet Mazzarella
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Question
Chapter 13.3, Problem 39E
To determine
To find: The 9th term of the geometric sequence
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
In Problems 25–30, find the indicated term in each arithmetic sequence
In Problems 31–38, find the first term and the common difference of the arithmetic sequence described. Give a recursive formula for thesequence. Find a formula for the nth term.31. 8th term is 8; 20th term is 44
32. 4th term is 3; 20th term is 35
33. 9th term is - 5; 15th term is 31
34. 8th term is 4; 18th term is - 96
35. 15th term is 0; 40th term is - 50
36. 5th term is - 2; 13th term is 30
37. 14th term is - 1; 18th term is - 9
38. 12th term is 4; 18th term is 28
For Exercises 15–18,
a. Write the first five terms of an arithmetic sequence with the given first term and common difference.
b. Write a recursive formula to define the sequence. (See Example 2)
15. aj = 3, d = 10
16. aj = 6, d = 5
17. aj = 4, d = -2
18. a, = 5, d = -3
Chapter 13 Solutions
Elementary & Intermediate Algebra
Ch. 13.1 - A(n) _____ is a function whose domain is the set...Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 2ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 3ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 4ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 5ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 6ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 7ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 8ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 9ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 10E
Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 11ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 12ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 13ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 14ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 15ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 16ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 17ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 18ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 19ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 20ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 21ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 22ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 23ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 24ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 25ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 26ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 27ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 28ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 29ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 30ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 31ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 32ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 33ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 34ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 35ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 36ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 37ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 38ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 39ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 40ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 41ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 42ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 43ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 44ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 45ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 46ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 47ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 48ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 49ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 50ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 51ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 52ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 53ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 54ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 55ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 56ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 57ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 58ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 59ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 60ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 61ECh. 13.1 - In Problems 5962, a sequence is defined...Ch. 13.1 - Prob. 63ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 65ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 66ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 67ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 68ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 69ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 70ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 71ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 72ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 73ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 74ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 75ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 76ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 77ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 78ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 79ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 80ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 81ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 82ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 83ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 84ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 85ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 86ECh. 13.1 - Prob. 87ECh. 13.1 - Use technology to find the sum. k=18[(1)kk]Ch. 13.2 - In a(n) _______ sequence, the difference between...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 2ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 3ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 4ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 5ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 6ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 7ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 8ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 9ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 10ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 11ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 12ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 13ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 14ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 15ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 16ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 17ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 18ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 19ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 20ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 21ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 22ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 23ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 24ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 25ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 26ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 27ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 28ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 29ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 30ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 31ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 32ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 33ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 34ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 35ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 36ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 37ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 38ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 39ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 40ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 41ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 42ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 43ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 44ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 45ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 46ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 47ECh. 13.2 - Find the sum of the first 75 terms of the sequence...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 49ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 50ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 51ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 52ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 53ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 54ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 55ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 56ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 57ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 58ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 59ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 60ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 61ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 62ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 63ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 64ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 65ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 66ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 67ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 68ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 69ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 70ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 71ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 72ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 73ECh. 13.2 - Compute f(2)f(1), f(3)f(2), and f(4)f(3) for each...Ch. 13.2 - In Problems 75-78, use technology to find the sum...Ch. 13.2 - Prob. 76ECh. 13.2 - Prob. 77ECh. 13.2 - In Problems 75-78, use technology to find the sum...Ch. 13.3 - In a(n) __ sequence, the difference between...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 2ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 3ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 4ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 5ECh. 13.3 - In Problems 5-7, determine whether the sequence is...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 7ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 8ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 9ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 10ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 11ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 12ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 13ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 14ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 15ECh. 13.3 - Express 0.2 as a fraction in lowest terms.Ch. 13.3 - Redo Example 9 if the marginal propensity to...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 18ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 19ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 20ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 21ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 22ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 23ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 24ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 25ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 26ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 27ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 28ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 29ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 30ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 31ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 32ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 33ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 34ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 35ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 36ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 37ECh. 13.3 - In Problems 3540, find the indicated term of each...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 39ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 40ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 41ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 42ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 43ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 44ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 45ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 46ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 47ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 48ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 49ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 50ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 51ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 52ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 53ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 54ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 55ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 56ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 57ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 58ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 59ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 60ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 61ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 62ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 63ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 64ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 65ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 66ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 67ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 68ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 69ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 70ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 71ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 72ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 73ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 74ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 75ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 76ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 77ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 78ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 79ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 80ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 81ECh. 13.3 - Bouncing Balls A ball is dropped from a height of...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 83ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 84ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 85ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 86ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 87ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 88ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 89ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 90ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 91ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 92ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 93ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 94ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 95ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 96ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 97ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 98ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 100ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 101ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 102ECh. 13.3 - What is 13+23? Now add the repeating decimals...Ch. 13.3 - Prob. 104ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 105ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 106ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 107ECh. 13.3 - Prob. 108ECh. 13.4 - If n 2 is an integer, then n! =...Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 2ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 3ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 4ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 5ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 6ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 7ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 8ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 9ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 10ECh. 13.4 - In Problems 11-18, evalute each factorial...Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 12ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 13ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 14ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 15ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 16ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 17ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 18ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 19ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 20ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 21ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 22ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 23ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 24ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 25ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 26ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 27ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 28ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 29ECh. 13.4 - In Problems 23-38, expand each expression using...Ch. 13.4 - Prob. 31ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 32ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 33ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 34ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 35ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 36ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 37ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 38ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 39ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 40ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 41ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 42ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 43ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 44ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 45ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 46ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 47ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 48ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 49ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 50ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 51ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 52ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 53ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 54ECh. 13.4 - Prob. 55ECh. 13.4 - If h(x) = 2x5 + 5x4, find h(a + 3) with the aid of...Ch. 13 - In Problems 16, determine if the sequence is...Ch. 13 - Prob. 2PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 3PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 4PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 5PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 6PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 7PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 8PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 9PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 10PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 11PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 12PCTCh. 13 - In problem 1315, find the indicated sum. 13....Ch. 13 - Prob. 14PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 15PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 16PCTCh. 13 - Prob. 1RECh. 13 - Prob. 2RECh. 13 - Prob. 3RECh. 13 - Prob. 4RECh. 13 - Prob. 5RECh. 13 - Prob. 6RECh. 13 - Prob. 7RECh. 13 - Prob. 8RECh. 13 - Prob. 9RECh. 13 - Prob. 10RECh. 13 - Prob. 11RECh. 13 - Prob. 12RECh. 13 - Prob. 13RECh. 13 - Prob. 14RECh. 13 - Prob. 15RECh. 13 - Prob. 16RECh. 13 - Prob. 17RECh. 13 - Prob. 18RECh. 13 - Prob. 19RECh. 13 - Prob. 20RECh. 13 - Prob. 21RECh. 13 - Prob. 22RECh. 13 - Prob. 23RECh. 13 - Prob. 24RECh. 13 - Prob. 25RECh. 13 - Prob. 26RECh. 13 - Prob. 27RECh. 13 - Prob. 28RECh. 13 - Prob. 29RECh. 13 - Prob. 30RECh. 13 - Prob. 31RECh. 13 - Prob. 32RECh. 13 - Prob. 33RECh. 13 - Prob. 34RECh. 13 - Prob. 35RECh. 13 - Prob. 36RECh. 13 - Prob. 37RECh. 13 - Prob. 38RECh. 13 - Prob. 39RECh. 13 - Prob. 40RECh. 13 - Prob. 41RECh. 13 - Prob. 42RECh. 13 - Prob. 43RECh. 13 - Prob. 44RECh. 13 - Prob. 45RECh. 13 - Prob. 46RECh. 13 - Prob. 47RECh. 13 - Prob. 48RECh. 13 - Prob. 49RECh. 13 - Prob. 50RECh. 13 - Prob. 51RECh. 13 - Prob. 52RECh. 13 - Prob. 53RECh. 13 - Prob. 54RECh. 13 - Prob. 55RECh. 13 - In Problems 5356, find the sum of each geometric...Ch. 13 - Prob. 57RECh. 13 - Prob. 58RECh. 13 - Prob. 59RECh. 13 - Prob. 60RECh. 13 - Prob. 61RECh. 13 - Prob. 62RECh. 13 - Prob. 63RECh. 13 - Prob. 64RECh. 13 - Prob. 65RECh. 13 - Prob. 66RECh. 13 - Prob. 67RECh. 13 - Prob. 68RECh. 13 - Prob. 69RECh. 13 - Prob. 70RECh. 13 - Prob. 71RECh. 13 - Prob. 72RECh. 13 - Prob. 73RECh. 13 - Prob. 74RECh. 13 - Prob. 75RECh. 13 - Prob. 76RECh. 13 - Prob. 77RECh. 13 - Prob. 78RECh. 13 - Prob. 1TCh. 13 - In Problems 16, determine whether the sequence is...Ch. 13 - Prob. 3TCh. 13 - Prob. 4TCh. 13 - Prob. 5TCh. 13 - Prob. 6TCh. 13 - Prob. 7TCh. 13 - Prob. 8TCh. 13 - Prob. 9TCh. 13 - In Problems 912, write a formula for the nth term...Ch. 13 - Prob. 11TCh. 13 - Prob. 12TCh. 13 - Prob. 13TCh. 13 - Prob. 14TCh. 13 - Prob. 15TCh. 13 - Prob. 16TCh. 13 - Prob. 17TCh. 13 - Prob. 18TCh. 13 - Prob. 19TCh. 13 - Prob. 20TCh. 13 - Prob. 1CURCh. 13 - Prob. 2CURCh. 13 - Prob. 3CURCh. 13 - Prob. 4CURCh. 13 - Prob. 5CURCh. 13 - Prob. 6CURCh. 13 - Prob. 7CURCh. 13 - Prob. 8CURCh. 13 - Prob. 9CURCh. 13 - Prob. 10CURCh. 13 - Prob. 11CURCh. 13 - Prob. 12CURCh. 13 - Prob. 13CURCh. 13 - Prob. 14CURCh. 13 - Prob. 15CURCh. 13 - Prob. 16CURCh. 13 - Prob. 17CURCh. 13 - Prob. 18CURCh. 13 - Prob. 19CURCh. 13 - Prob. 20CURCh. 13 - Prob. 21CURCh. 13 - Prob. 22CURCh. 13 - Prob. 23CURCh. 13 - Prob. 24CURCh. 13 - Prob. 25CUR
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, algebra and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- 1. Find the missing term of each geometric sequence. It could be the geometric mean or its opposite. 5,_,911.25, 9180,_,255. 2/5,_,8/45arrow_forward3. Find $20 for the arithmetic sequence whose first term is a1 = 3 and whose common difference is d = 5.arrow_forwardFind the common difference of the arithmetic sequence –6, –13, –20, ...arrow_forward
- 1. Write down the first five terms of the sequence given by: an = (-1)^n+1 / n 2. Find the common difference of the problem below: "Write down the 9th and 21th terms of the sequences of Arithmetic: a. 8,11,14,..., b. 8,5,2...arrow_forward5. Write the next term of this geometric sequence: -3, 24, ...arrow_forwardQuestion 14 Determine the general form of the following arithmetic sequence: -5, -7, -9 .. Quiz: Unit 3 Studen..arrow_forward
- Find the 19th term of the arithmetic sequence whose common difference is d=3 and whose first term is a=2arrow_forwardIs the relationship between time and distance an arithmetic sequencearrow_forwardThe bar graph shows changes in the percentage of college graduates for a country ages 25 and older from 1990 to 2010. In 1990, 18.8% of women ages 25 and older had graduated from college. On average, this percentage has increased by approximately 0.6 each year. a. Based on the average yearly percent increase given in the problem statement, write a formula for the nth term of the arithmetic sequence that models the percentage of women ages 25 and older who had graduated from college n years after 1989. b. Use the model from part (a) to project the percentage of women ages 25 and older who will be college graduates by 2019. Percentage of College Graduates for a Country Ages 25 and Older 40- 35- 30.8 30.1 30- 24.2 25- 18.8 20- 15- 10- 5- 1990 2010 Year Male Female Percentage of College Graduatearrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)AlgebraISBN:9780134463216Author:Robert F. BlitzerPublisher:PEARSON
Contemporary Abstract AlgebraAlgebraISBN:9781305657960Author:Joseph GallianPublisher:Cengage Learning
Linear Algebra: A Modern IntroductionAlgebraISBN:9781285463247Author:David PoolePublisher:Cengage Learning
Algebra And Trigonometry (11th Edition)AlgebraISBN:9780135163078Author:Michael SullivanPublisher:PEARSON
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth EditionAlgebraISBN:9780980232776Author:Gilbert StrangPublisher:Wellesley-Cambridge Press
College Algebra (Collegiate Math)AlgebraISBN:9780077836344Author:Julie Miller, Donna GerkenPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
Algebra
ISBN:9780134463216
Author:Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:PEARSON
Contemporary Abstract Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:9781305657960
Author:Joseph Gallian
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Linear Algebra: A Modern Introduction
Algebra
ISBN:9781285463247
Author:David Poole
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Algebra And Trigonometry (11th Edition)
Algebra
ISBN:9780135163078
Author:Michael Sullivan
Publisher:PEARSON
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition
Algebra
ISBN:9780980232776
Author:Gilbert Strang
Publisher:Wellesley-Cambridge Press
College Algebra (Collegiate Math)
Algebra
ISBN:9780077836344
Author:Julie Miller, Donna Gerken
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Sequences and Series Introduction; Author: Mario's Math Tutoring;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5Yn4BdpOV0;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Introduction to sequences; Author: Dr. Trefor Bazett;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG9ft4_dK24;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY