Find the nth term {an} of the geometric sequence. When given, r is the common ratio.5, -10, 20, -40, 80, ...

A. an = 5 ? (-2)n
B. an = 5 ? (-2)n
C. an = 5 ? (-2)n-1
D. an = a1 - 2n


Answer: C

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