The nth term can of a geometric sequence?

Answer:
1 and 3
8 and 1/2
4 and -4
Step-by-step explanation:
1 is the first term, and then if you keep multiplying by 3 you get the other numbers.
8 is the first term, and if you keep multiplying by 1/2 you get the other terms.
4 is the first term, and if you keep multiplying by -4 you get the continuing numbers.
Hope this helps!
Answer:
a1= 1 r= 3
a1= 8 r= 1/2
a1= 4 r= -4
second part of question below
Step-by-step explanation:
Which of the following is the rule for the geometric sequence 1, 3, 9, 27, . . .?
answer: a(n)= 1 x 3^n-1