Use the formula for the general term (the nth term) of a geometric sequence to find the indicated term of the sequence with the given first term, a1, and common ratio, r.Find a8 when a1 = 3, r = -2.

A. -384
B. 768
C. -11
D. -380


Answer: A

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A. $1.73 million B. $1.95 million C. $2.13 million D. $2.24 million

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Solve the system graphically. Give x- and y-coordinates correct to the nearest hundredth.y = e2x + 32x + y = 3

A. {(-0.75, 4.50)} B. {(0.75, 4.50)} C. {(0.75, -4.50)} D. {(-0.75, -4.50)}

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Find (P ? Q)(x).P(x) = x + 6; Q(x) = x - 9

A. x2 + 15x + 54 B. x2 - 3x - 54 C. x2 + 3x - 54 D. x2 - 3x + 54

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Is the relation a function?y2 + 2y - x + 6 = 0

A. Yes B. No

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