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Formulate the recursive formula for the following geometric sequence. {-16, 4, -1,...}

Formulate the recursive formula for the following geometric sequence. {-16, 4, -1,...}
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Formulate the recursive formula for the following geometric sequence. {-16, 4, -1,...}

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Answer:

Common ratio = 2nd term/1st term = 4/-16 = -1/4

Explanation:

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Answer:

Explanation:

Common ratio = 2nd term/1st term = 4/-16 = -1/4


a_(n)=a_(n-1)*r\\a_(n)=a_(n-1)*(-1)/(4)\\\\a_(n)=(-1)/(4)a_(n-1)

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