Write a recursive formula for the arithmetic sequence.
Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
14. Sequences & Series
Sequences
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Write a formula for the general or nth term of the geometric sequence where a7=1458 and r=−3.
A
an=1⋅(−3)n−1
B
an=2⋅(−3)n−1
C
an=−32⋅(−3)n−1
D
an=32⋅(−3)n−1

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Identify the general formula for a geometric sequence: , where is the first term, is the common ratio, and is the term number.
Substitute the given values into the formula for the 7th term: . Given and , the equation becomes .
Simplify the equation to solve for . Calculate and divide by this value to find .
Once is determined, substitute it back into the general formula for the nth term: .
Write the final formula for the nth term of the sequence using the calculated value of and the given value of .
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