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**Consider the sequence:** 6, 2, \( \frac{2}{3} \), \( \frac{2}{9} \), ⋯

**What is the equation for the general term of this sequence?**

\( a_n = \) [_________________]
Transcribed Image Text:**Consider the sequence:** 6, 2, \( \frac{2}{3} \), \( \frac{2}{9} \), ⋯ **What is the equation for the general term of this sequence?** \( a_n = \) [_________________]
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In this question we will use basic of algebra i.e concept of geometric progression.

First we will find the value of a and r where a is first term and r is common ratio then we will use the formula of nth term to get required result.

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