Geometric sequence

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a geometric sequence?
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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.
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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 of a geometric sequence can be found using the formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1), where a_1 is the first term, r is the common ratio, and n is the term number.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the first term of a geometric sequence is 5 and the common ratio is 3, what is the 4th term?
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The 4th term is 5 * 3^(4-1) = 5 * 27 = 135.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the common ratio in the geometric sequence 2, 6, 18, 54?
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The common ratio is 3, as each term is multiplied by 3 to get the next term.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you determine if a sequence is geometric?
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A sequence is geometric if the ratio of consecutive terms is constant.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the common ratio of the geometric sequence 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25?
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The common ratio is 0.5, as each term is multiplied by 0.5 to get the next term.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the 5th term of a geometric sequence with a first term of 4 and a common ratio of 2?
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The 5th term is 4 * 2^(5-1) = 4 * 16 = 64.
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