The expression shown in the image is: \( a_n = 5(2)^{n-1} \) This represents the nth term of a geometric sequence where the first term is 5 and the common ratio is 2.
The expression shown in the image is: \( a_n = 5(2)^{n-1} \) This represents the nth term of a geometric sequence where the first term is 5 and the common ratio is 2.
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The first five terms of the sequence are: 5,
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\( a_n = 5(2)^{n-1} \)
This represents the nth term of a geometric sequence where the first term is 5 and the common ratio is 2.
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