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i need help this this question. in a geometric sequence the second term is 28 and the fifth term is 1792. find the 8th term.

step by step tutorial in how to solve this question would be appreciated very much :D 

 May 15, 2015

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i need help this this question. in a geometric sequence the second term is 28 and the fifth term is 1792. find the 8th term.

Formula: an=arn1 

 

a2=28=ar1a5=1792=ar4a8=ar7

 

a5a2=ar4ar1=r3r3=179228r=3179228r=364r=4

 

a=28r=284=7

 

a8=ar7a8=747a8=716384a8=114688

 May 15, 2015
 #1
avatar+26396 
+15
Best Answer

i need help this this question. in a geometric sequence the second term is 28 and the fifth term is 1792. find the 8th term.

Formula: an=arn1 

 

a2=28=ar1a5=1792=ar4a8=ar7

 

a5a2=ar4ar1=r3r3=179228r=3179228r=364r=4

 

a=28r=284=7

 

a8=ar7a8=747a8=716384a8=114688

heureka May 15, 2015

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