WAEC - Mathematics (2001 - No. 10)

The nth term of a sequence is \(2^{2n-1}\). Which term of the sequence is \(2^9?\)
3rd
4th
5th
6th

Explanation

\(T_{n} = 2^{2n - 1}\)

\(2^{2n - 1} = 2^9\)

\(2n - 1 = 9 \implies 2n = 9 + 1\)

\(2n = 10 \implies n = 5\)

The 5th term = 2\(^9\)

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