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Find a general term $a_{n}$ for the geometric sequence.$$a_{1}=10, a_{2}=2$$
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Step 1: The general term of a geometric sequence is given by $a_{n} = a_{1} \cdot r^{n-1}$, where $a_{1}$ is the first term, $r$ is the common ratio, and $n$ is the term number. Show more…
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