Geometric Sequences

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Geometric Sequence

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A sequence where each term is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant.

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Common Ratio

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The constant factor between consecutive terms in a geometric sequence.

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Formula for nth term

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f(n) = b ( r )ⁿ

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r in Geometric Sequence

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The common ratio.

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Recursive Formula for a geometric sequence

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f(0) = b; f(n) = f(n - 1) x r

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b in a geometric sequence

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The value of the sequence at step 0, f(0). Also called the y-intercept.