Question

D(n)=-5(1/2)n-1 what is the third term in the sequence

Answer 1

Answer: d3 = - 17/2

correction: This is an explicit formula

All we have to do is plug n = 3 in the formula to find the 3rd term.

2. d(3)=-5(1/2)3-1

= -5/4

Explanation: