What is a geometric sequence?
Geometric Sequences

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A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the common ratio in a geometric sequence?
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The common ratio (r) can be found by dividing any term by the previous term: r = a_n / a_(n-1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Given the sequence 64, -16, 4, -1, what is the common ratio?
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r = -1/4.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Given the sequence 4, -16, 64, -256, what is the common ratio?
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r = -4.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?
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The nth term can be expressed as a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1), where a_1 is the first term and r is the common ratio.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the recursive formula for a geometric sequence?
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The recursive formula is a_n = a_(n-1) * r.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Find the next three terms in the sequence 4, 12, 36, 108.
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The next three terms are 324, 972, 2916.
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