Write an expression for the general or nth term, an, for the geometric sequence.-2, 6, -18, 54, . . .

A. an = -2 ? (-3)n-1
B. an = 2 ? (-3)n
C. an = -2 ? 3n
D. an = 2 ? (-3)n-1


Answer: A

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