Sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96...

Write a recursive formula (a_n = a_n1r) for the geometric sequence
a1 = __
a_n = a_(n-1) * __
Write an explicit formula (a_n = a1r^(n - 1)) for the geometric sequence. Use your explicit formula to find the 32nd term of service.
a_n = __ * __^(n - 1)
a_32 = __ * __^(__ - 1)
a_32 = __

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
a1 = 3
a_n = a_(n-1) * 2

Explicit: a_n = 3 * 2^(n - 1)

a_32 = 3 * 2^(32 - 1) = 3 * 2^31 = 6,442,450,944