Exploring Geometric Sequences and Arithmetic Sequence Concepts

What is the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?

• The number being subtracted in each term

• The number being added in each term

• The number being multiplied in each term

• The number being divided in each term

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What distinguishes a geometric sequence from an arithmetic sequence?

• The use of a variable exponent

• The use of a common difference

• The pattern of adding a constant number

• The pattern of multiplying by a constant number

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What is the common ratio in a geometric sequence?

• The difference between consecutive terms

• The base of the exponent used in the sequence

• The number being subtracted in each term

• The number being added in each term

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How do you find the zeroth term in a geometric sequence?

• By subtracting the common ratio from the first term

• By adding the common ratio to the first term

• By dividing the first term by the common ratio

• By multiplying the first term by the common ratio

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How can division patterns in sequences be represented?

• By multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor

• By dividing by the divisor

• By subtracting the divisor

• By adding the reciprocal of the divisor

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What is the first step in identifying if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?

• Checking if it's a multiplying pattern

• Checking if it's an adding pattern

• Determining if there is a common ratio

• Determining if there is a common difference

How do you write the rule for a geometric sequence?

• Using the common difference

• Using the zeroth term in the formula

• Using the sequence's sum

• Using the first term as the base

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What does the 'B' represent in the geometric sequence formula y = a(B)^x?

• The total number of terms

• The common ratio

• The common difference

• The zeroth term

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How can you find a specific term in a geometric sequence?

• By adding the common ratio repeatedly

• By multiplying the zeroth term by the common ratio raised to the term number

• By subtracting the common difference repeatedly

• By dividing the previous term by the common ratio

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What is the role of the zeroth term in a geometric sequence?

• It is used to find the common difference

• It is the starting point of the sequence

• It is the base of the exponent

• It determines the common ratio

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