A geometric sequence has a common ratio r of 3, and the 6th term is 7,776. What is the first term of the sequence ?
To find the first term of a geometric sequence where the common ratio (r) is 3 and the 6th term is 7,776, follow these steps:
1.Use the formula for the (n)-th term of a geometric sequence:
2.Substitute the known values into the formula for :
3.Calculate :
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