If i know a5 = -48 and r = 2 in a geometric sequence, how do i find the 8th term and explicit formula? how can i calculate a1?

Pick the expression that matches this description: a polynomial of the 5th degree with a leading coefficient of 7 and a constant term of 6 (choice a) 7x^5+2x^2+6 (choice b) 7x^6−6x^4+5 (choice c) 6x^7−x^5+5 (choice d) 6x^5+x^4+7

Question: what is the value of x 4x-2= (-7) +5x. it would be greatly appreciated if someone could actually explain to me step by step

Finally, the arena decides to offer advertising space on the jerseys of the arena’s own amateur volley ball team. the arena wants the probability of being shortlisted to be 0.14. what is this as a percentage and a fraction? what is the probability of not being shortlisted? give your answer as a decimal. those shortlisted are entered into a final game of chance. there are six balls in a bag (2 blue balls, 2 green balls and 2 golden balls). to win, a company needs to take out two golden balls. the first ball is not replaced. what is the probability of any company winning advertising space on their volley ball team jerseys?