Find the nth term {an} of the geometric sequence. When given, r is the common ratio.8, -16, 32, -64, 128, ...

A. an = 8 ? (-2)n
B. an = a1 - 2n
C. an = 8 ? (-2)n
D. an = 8 ? (-2)n-1


Answer: D

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