Math Problem Statement

Is the following geometric, arithmetic, or neither?

3,6,9,12,15,18

Question 1 options:

Geometric

Arithmetic

Neither

Solution

The sequence provided is: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18.

To determine if the sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither, we need to check for the following:

  • Arithmetic Sequence: The difference between consecutive terms is constant.
  • Geometric Sequence: The ratio between consecutive terms is constant.

Checking for Arithmetic:

The difference between consecutive terms is:

  • 6 - 3 = 3
  • 9 - 6 = 3
  • 12 - 9 = 3
  • 15 - 12 = 3
  • 18 - 15 = 3

Since the difference between consecutive terms is constant (3), this sequence is an Arithmetic Sequence.

Answer:

The correct answer is: Arithmetic.

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Additional Questions to Explore:

  1. What is the nth term formula for an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do you recognize a geometric sequence from the given terms?
  3. Can a sequence be both arithmetic and geometric?
  4. How would you find the sum of an arithmetic sequence?
  5. What are the properties of an arithmetic sequence?

Tip: For arithmetic sequences, remember that the nth term formula is an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1) \cdot d, where dd is the common difference.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences

Formulas

nth term formula for an arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d

Theorems

Properties of arithmetic sequences
Properties of geometric sequences

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8