, ,
This is a geometric sequence since there is a common ratio between each term. In this case, multiplying the previous term in the sequence by gives the next term. In other words, .
Geometric Sequence:
This is the form of a geometric sequence.
Substitute in the values of and .
Apply the product rule to .
Combine and .
Substitute in the value of to find the th term.
Subtract from .
Raise to the power of .
Subtract from .
Raise to the power of .
Multiply by .
Cancel the common factor of and .
Factor out of .
Cancel the common factors.
Factor out of .
Cancel the common factor.
Rewrite the expression.
Find the 5th Term 120 , 36 , 10.8