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Write the first five terms of the geometric sequence. an = 5an-1; a1 = -2

Write the first five terms of the geometric sequence. an = 5an-1; a1 = -2
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Write the first five terms of the geometric sequence.

an = 5an-1; a1 = -2

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a1=-2

a2=-2*5=-10

a3=-10*5=-50

a4=-50*5=-250

a5=-250*5=-1250

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