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[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-06-08] [Hit: ]
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Write a rule given a term and common ratio where a_4=12 and r=2.
Thanks!

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a_n = a_1 r^(n-1)

a_4 = a_1(2)^3

12 = a_1(8)

12/8 = a_1

a_1 = 1.5

Now write the rule for the nth term:

a_n = 1.5(2)^(n-1)

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