Find a 17 in the sequence 5, -10, 20, -40 ...

Intermediate Algebra
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Chapter12: Sequences, Series And Binomial Theorem
Section12.2: Arithmetic Sequences
Problem 126E: In your own words, explain how to find the sum of the first n terms of an arithmetic sequence...
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Find \( a_{17} \) in the sequence 5, -10, 20, -40, ...

(Use the formula for the full credit.)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement** Find \( a_{17} \) in the sequence 5, -10, 20, -40, ... (Use the formula for the full credit.)
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