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The fifth term of an exponential sequence is greater than the fourth term by 27/2 and the fourth term is greater than the third term by 9. Find the first term and the common ratio

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  1. You have several equations to work with.
    We know tn=a(r)^n-1
    and that
    t5 = t4 + 27/2
    and that
    t3 = t2 - 9
    we also know things like t5=ar^4
    Does this inspire you to use the equations and use some of your solving methods?

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    posted by MsPi_3.14159265

  2. Please no.further a little

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