Find the indicated terms of the geometric sequence with the given description. The third term is first term second term 333 and the sixth term is -9. Find the first and second terms.
Find the indicated terms of the geometric sequence with the given description. The third term is first term second term 333 and the sixth term is -9. Find the first and second terms.
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Chapter7: Exponents And Exponential Functions
Section7.9: Geometric Sequences As Exponential Functions
Problem 9CYU
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