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in a certain geometric sequence, the third term is 8 and the sixth term is 125. what is the first term?
14 years ago

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Reiny
ar^2 = 8
ar^5 = 125

divide the 2nd by the 1st ....
r^3 = 128/8
r = 5/2

back into the first
a(25/4) = 8
etc.
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