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The nth term of the sequence -2, 4, -8, 16.... is given by

The nth term of the sequence -2, 4, -8, 16.... is given by
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  • A Tn = 2n
  • B Tn = (-2)n
  • C Tn = (-2n)
  • D Tn = n[sup][/sup]
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
sequence: -2, 4, -8, 16........{GP}
a = -2; r = \(\frac{4}{-2}\) = -2
nth term Tn = arn-1
Tn = (-2)(-2)^n-1
Tn = (-2)1 + n - 1
Tn = (-2)n

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