The formula for any geometric sequence is an = a1 · rn - 1 , where a n represents the value of the n th term, a1 represents the value of the first term, r represents the common ratio, and n represents the term number. What is the formula for the sequence -3, -6, -12, -24, ...? an = -2 · (-3) n - 1
an = 2 · (-3) n - 1
an = -3 · 2 n - 1
an = -3 · (-2) n - 1

probability for j is 1/4

while

a is 1/6

(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240

answer: none of these answers are correct only the second half is

step-by-step explanation: