Write an expression for the general or nth term, an, for the geometric sequence.4, - 1, , - , . . .

A. an =  n-1
B. an = - 4n-1 
C. an = 4n-1 
D. an = 4(-4)n-1


Answer: C

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Small ? $0.028
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Large     ? $0.014
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B.
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Medium   ? $0.215
Large     ? $0.217
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Medium   ? $13.956
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