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for geometric sequence below, determine the explicit formula. be sure to enter your answer as a formula of the form a_n= a_1(r)^(n-1) with the correct a_1 and r values.

5/8, 25/8, 125/8, 625/8, . . ., a_n

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Ferraz
Hello.

Let's calculate r:

r = a₂ / a₁

r = (25/8) / (5/8)

r = 5.

Since a₁ = 5/8

[tex]\boxed{\mathsf{a_n = \frac{5}{8}\cdot 5 ^{n-1}}}[/tex]

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