Math Problem Statement

Various sequence problems involving arithmetic and geometric patterns, requiring the user to identify the next terms and the type of sequence.

Solution

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A: 45,90,180,360,  ,  ,45, 90, 180, 360, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The numbers are doubling each time.
    • 45×2=9045 \times 2 = 90
    • 90×2=18090 \times 2 = 180
    • 180×2=360180 \times 2 = 360
  • The next terms would be:
    • 360×2=720360 \times 2 = 720
    • 720×2=1440720 \times 2 = 1440
  • Type of Sequence: Geometric (ratio = 2)

B: 4,2,0,2,  ,  ,-4, -2, 0, 2, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The numbers are increasing by 2 each time.
    • 4+2=2-4 + 2 = -2
    • 2+2=0-2 + 2 = 0
    • 0+2=20 + 2 = 2
  • The next terms would be:
    • 2+2=42 + 2 = 4
    • 4+2=64 + 2 = 6
  • Type of Sequence: Arithmetic (common difference = 2)

C: 2,6,18,54,  ,  ,-2, -6, -18, -54, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: Each number is multiplied by -3.
    • 2×3=6-2 \times 3 = -6
    • 6×3=18-6 \times 3 = -18
    • 18×3=54-18 \times 3 = -54
  • The next terms would be:
    • 54×3=162-54 \times 3 = -162
    • 162×3=486-162 \times 3 = -486
  • Type of Sequence: Geometric (ratio = 3)

D: 2,5,10,17,  ,  ,2, 5, 10, 17, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The differences between consecutive numbers increase by 2.
    • 52=35 - 2 = 3
    • 105=510 - 5 = 5
    • 1710=717 - 10 = 7
  • The next terms would be:
    • 17+9=2617 + 9 = 26
    • 26+11=3726 + 11 = 37
  • Type of Sequence: Neither arithmetic nor geometric (quadratic)

E: 4,74,12,114,  ,  ,4, \frac{7}{4}, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{-11}{4}, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The differences between consecutive terms are decreasing by 54\frac{5}{4}.
    • 744=94\frac{7}{4} - 4 = \frac{-9}{4}
    • 1274=54\frac{1}{2} - \frac{7}{4} = \frac{-5}{4}
  • The next term would be:
    • 11494=194\frac{-11}{4} - \frac{-9}{4} = \frac{-19}{4}
  • Type of Sequence: Arithmetic (common difference = 54-\frac{5}{4})

F: 1234,123.4,12.34,1.234,  ,  ,1234, 123.4, 12.34, 1.234, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: Each term is divided by 10.
    • 1234÷10=123.41234 \div 10 = 123.4
    • 123.4÷10=12.34123.4 \div 10 = 12.34
    • 12.34÷10=1.23412.34 \div 10 = 1.234
  • The next terms would be:
    • 1.234÷10=0.12341.234 \div 10 = 0.1234
    • 0.1234÷10=0.012340.1234 \div 10 = 0.01234
  • Type of Sequence: Geometric (ratio = 110\frac{1}{10})

G: 1,2,3,4,5,  ,  ,1, -2, 3, -4, 5, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The numbers alternate in sign and increase by 1 in absolute value.
    • 1,2,3,4,51, -2, 3, -4, 5
  • The next terms would be:
    • 6,7-6, 7
  • Type of Sequence: Neither arithmetic nor geometric (alternating pattern)

H: 20,16,12,8,4,  ,  ,-20, -16, -12, -8, -4, \underline{\ \ }, \underline{\ \ }, \dots

  • Describe Pattern: The numbers are increasing by 4 each time.
    • 20+4=16-20 + 4 = -16
    • 16+4=12-16 + 4 = -12
    • 12+4=8-12 + 4 = -8
    • 8+4=4-8 + 4 = -4
  • The next term would be:
    • 4+4=0-4 + 4 = 0
  • Type of Sequence: Arithmetic (common difference = 4)

Would you like further explanation on any of these sequences?

Here are 5 additional questions to expand on the topic:

  1. How do you differentiate between arithmetic and geometric sequences?
  2. Can a sequence be both arithmetic and geometric?
  3. What is the general formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence?
  4. How would you find the sum of the first nn terms of a geometric sequence?
  5. Can you determine the pattern of a sequence that is neither arithmetic nor geometric?

Tip: Recognizing patterns quickly in sequences helps in identifying the type of sequence and predicting future terms effectively.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic sequences
Geometric sequences
Pattern recognition

Formulas

Arithmetic sequence formula: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1)d
Geometric sequence formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n - 1)

Theorems

Common difference (Arithmetic)
Common ratio (Geometric)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8