Find the 8th term of the geometric sequence whose common ratio is 23 and whose first term is 6.

Answer 1

Hello Sarah,

The equation to find a specific term in a geometric sequence is:

a_n = a₁ * (r)^n-1 where: a₁ is the first term and r is the common ratio. From what you said, a₁ = 6 and r = 23

So to find the eighth term, you would set the formula as follows:

a₈ = 6 * (23)^8-1

You would enter it in your calculator and get the answer!