Find the fifth term and the nth term of the geometric sequence whose initial term, a, and common ratio, r, are given.a = -2; r = -3

A. a5 = -162; an = -2 ? (-3)n
B. a5 = -162; an = -2 ? (-3)n-1
C. a5 = 54; an = -2 ? (-3)n-1
D. a5 = 54; an = -2 ? (-3)n


Answer: B

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