Given the first term and ratio find the nth term of a geometric sequence

Given the first term and ratio find the nth term of a geometric sequence

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to find the 15th term of a geometric sequence with a first term of 20 and a common ratio of 1.05. It covers the formula for geometric sequences, emphasizing the importance of the order of operations. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on common mistakes students make, such as incorrect application of the order of operations.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What mistake do students often make when calculating the 15th term of a geometric sequence?

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Explain the order of operations when calculating the 15th term in the given geometric sequence.

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