Geometric Sequences and Their Terms

Geometric Sequences and Their Terms

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

7th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Emma Peterson

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2
This video tutorial explains how to solve a SAT math question involving a geometric sequence. It starts with a first term of two and grows exponentially by a factor of three. The tutorial guides viewers through calculating the first five terms of the sequence and finding the sum of the fourth and fifth terms, which is the solution to the problem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first term of the geometric sequence described in the video?

1

2

3

4

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a geometric sequence, how do you find the next term?

Add a constant to the previous term

Multiply the previous term by a constant

Subtract a constant from the previous term

Divide the previous term by a constant

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second term in the sequence if the first term is 2 and the factor is 3?

8

5

7

6

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the third term in the sequence?

12

21

15

18

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the fourth term in the sequence?

Multiply the third term by 3

Multiply the third term by 2

Add 3 to the third term

Subtract 3 from the third term

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the fourth term in the sequence?

54

48

60

36

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the fifth term in the sequence?

180

144

108

162

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