If the fifth term in a geometric sequence is 1∕27 and the common ratio is 1∕3, find the explicit formula of the sequence. Question 18 options:

A)

an = (1∕3)n – 1 for n ≥ 1

B)

an = (1∕27) ⋅ (1∕3)n – 1 for n ≥ 1

C)

an = (3) ⋅ (1∕3)n – 1 for n ≥ 1

D)

an = (3) ⋅ (3)n – 1 for n ≥ 1

Which of the following is the best first step in solving the equation below? 4+2㏒³x=17

To decrease an amount by 16% what single multiplier would you use

According to the 2008 u.s. census, california had a population of approximately 4 × 10^7 people and florida had a population of approximately 2 × 10^7 people. which of the following is true? a. the population of california was approximately two times the population of florida. b. the population of florida was approximately twenty times the population of california. c. the population of florida was approximately two times the population of california. d. the population of california was approximately twenty times the population of florida.