A (n) = 3/2 (-2) ^ (n-1). What is the 3rd term in the sequence?

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Kismet

28 March, 12:16

A (n) = 3/2 (-2) ^ (n-1). What is the 3rd term in the sequence?

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Kailey Bautista · Answer 1

6 is the right answer i pretty sure

Step-by-step explanation:

3/2 (-2) ^ (n-1)

3/2 (-2) ^ (3-1)

3/2 (-2) ²

3/2 (4)

12/2

which then if we simplify we get

12/2=6

Draven · Answer 2

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Substitute n for 3

A (n) = 3/2 (-2) ^ (n-1)

A (3) = 3/2 (-2) ^ (3-1)

A (3) = 3/2 (-2) ²

A (3) = 3/2 (4)

A (3) = 12/2

A (3) = 6