I want to know how to find the first term of a geometric sequence

Chloe Arnold

Chloe Arnold

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2022-10-14

I want to know how to find the first term of a geometric sequence

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bigfreakystargl

bigfreakystargl

Beginner2022-10-15Added 23 answers

a , a r , a r 2 ... . . , a r n - 1
- - - - n - - - -
So the sum of the first n terms of sequence is ;
S n = a ( 1 - r n ) 1 - r
Now given you know r n and the sum you find a by re arranging
Additionally
If you re given the nth term then'
a n = a r n - 1
You may often has to use both these equation to get to the answer

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