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  • 22-07-2022
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What is the recursive formula for this geometric sequence?
4, -12, 36, -108, ...

What is the recursive formula for this geometric sequence 4 12 36 108 class=

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  • 22-07-2022

Answer: C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first number is a positive 4, which is your a1. Then the geometric sequence goes to a negative implying that it is multiplied by a negative. So the a1 = 4 and it is being multiplied by a negative 3.

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  • 22-07-2022

Answer: C

[tex]\left \{ {{a_{1}=4 } \atop {a_{n}=a_{n-1}*(-3) }} \right.[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The starting amount (a1) = 4

The rate is -3 because 4 * -3 = 12 and -12 and -12 * -3 = 36 etc.

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