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Write the next 2 terms in this pattern: 729, -243, 81,-27

 May 20, 2015

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The pattern is given by :

 

729(-1/3)^(n-1)  for the "nth" term

 

So the 5th and 6th terms are

 

729(-1/3)^(5 - 1) = 9

 

729(-1/3)^(6 - 1)  = -3

 

 

 May 20, 2015
 #1
avatar+130466 
+5
Best Answer

The pattern is given by :

 

729(-1/3)^(n-1)  for the "nth" term

 

So the 5th and 6th terms are

 

729(-1/3)^(5 - 1) = 9

 

729(-1/3)^(6 - 1)  = -3

 

 

CPhill May 20, 2015

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