Given the explicit formula for a geometric sequence find the common ratio, the term named in the problem, and the recursive formula. 5) a_n = -3 * (1/2)^(n-1) Find a_11 6) a_n = -1.5 * (-2)^(n-1) Find a_10
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For problem 5, the formula is \( a_n = -3 \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{n-1} \). For problem 6, the formula is \( a_n = -1.5 (-2)^{n-1} \). Show more…
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