A geometric sequence has an initial value of 1/2 a a common ratio of 8.write an exponential function to represent this sequence.

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The formula for a geometric sequence is given by:

An = A1 * r^(n-1)

where:
An = the value of the nth term in the sequence
A1 = the initial value (first term) of the sequence
r = the common ratio of the sequence
n = the term number

In this case, the initial value (A1) is 1/2 and the common ratio (r) is 8. Therefore, the exponential function to represent this sequence is:

An = (1/2) * 8^(n-1)