How to Find Any Term of a Geometric Sequence

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Identify the first term in the sequence

   It can be calculated by dividing any term of the geometric sequence by the term preceding it. , Call this number n.
   
   For example, if you wish to find the 8th term in the sequence, then n =
   8. , Simply insert the values of a, r and n in this formula and evaluate the resulting expression to get the nth term.
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   Step 2: call this number a.;

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   Step 3: Calculate the common ratio (r) of the sequence.

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   Step 4: Identify the number of term you wish to find in the sequence.

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   Step 5: The nth term is given by arn-1.

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