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Is the sequence geometric? If so, identify the common ratio: 6, 12, 24, 48.

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Yes, the sequence is geometric with a common ratio of 2.

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What is the eleventh term of an arithmetic sequence in which a1 = 3 and d = 6?

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The eleventh term is 63.

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What is the difference between an arithmetic sequence and a geometric sequence?

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An arithmetic sequence has a common difference, while a geometric sequence has a common ratio.

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Find the missing term in the geometric sequence: 8, 20, 50, 125, _____.

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The missing term is 312.5.

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Describe the pattern in the sequence: 13, 15, 17, 19,... Find the next three terms.

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Add 2; the next three terms are 21, 23, 25.

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Define an arithmetic sequence.

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An arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers in which the difference between consecutive terms is constant.

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Define 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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What is the formula for the nth term of an arithmetic sequence?

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The nth term (an) is given by an = a1 + (n-1)d, where a1 is the first term and d is the common difference.

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What is the formula for the nth term of a geometric sequence?

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The nth term (an) is given by an = a1 * r^(n-1), where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio.

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If the first term of a geometric sequence is 3 and the common ratio is 4, what is the fifth term?

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The fifth term is 3 * 4^(5-1) = 768.

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