The first term in a geometric sequence is -12 and the common ratio is 3. Find the fifth term of the sequence

Question

The first term in a geometric sequence is -12 and the common ratio is 3. Find the fifth term of the sequence:

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Answer 1

a5 = a1(r^(n-1) = -12(3^4) = -12(81) = -972

5th term is -972