Arithmetic vs Geometric Sequences

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The difference between two terms in an arithmetic sequence is called ___________________.

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Common Difference

Front

Find the next term: 81, 9, 1, 1/9, ...

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1/81

Front

For each sequence, state if it is arithmetic, geometric, or neither: −34, −26, −18, −10, −2, ...

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Arithmetic

Front

Which kind of sequence has a common ratio?

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Geometric

Front

What are the next 3 terms in this sequence of terms? 3, 7, 11, 15

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19, 23, 27

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In an arithmetic sequence, the nth term can be found using the formula: a_n = a_1 + (n-1)d. What does 'd' represent?

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Common Difference

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In a geometric sequence, the nth term can be found using the formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1). What does 'r' represent?

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Common Ratio

Front

Identify the type of sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ...

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Geometric

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Identify the type of sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20, ...

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Arithmetic

Front

What is the common difference in the arithmetic sequence: 12, 15, 18, 21, ...?

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