Find the fifth term and the nth term of the geometric sequence whose initial term, a, and common ratio, r, are given.a = 5; r = -3

A. a5 = -135; an = 5 ? (-3)n
B. a5 = 405; an = 5 ? (-3)n
C. a5 = 405; an = 5 ? (-3)n-1
D. a5 = -135; an = 5 ? (-3)n-1


Answer: C

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