Math Problem Statement
Solution
The task in the image asks to determine if the sequences given are arithmetic or geometric, and then to find the next three terms.
Let's analyze each sequence:
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5, 9, 13, ...
- This is an arithmetic sequence because the difference between consecutive terms is constant: .
- The next three terms are obtained by adding 4 to the last term:
- Next three terms: 17, 21, 25.
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-3, -5, -7, ...
- This is an arithmetic sequence because the difference is constant: .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: -9, -11, -13.
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1, 4, 16, ...
- This is a geometric sequence because each term is multiplied by 4: and .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: 64, 256, 1024.
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-4, -1, 2, ...
- This is an arithmetic sequence because the difference between terms is constant: and .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: 5, 8, 11.
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20, 10, 5, ...
- This is a geometric sequence because each term is divided by 2 (or multiplied by ): and .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: 2.5, 1.25, 0.625.
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2 + 4 + 6 + ...
- This is an arithmetic series with a common difference of 2.
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: 8, 10, 12.
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6 + 3 + + ...
- This is a geometric series because each term is multiplied by : and .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: .
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-2 + 4 - 8 + ...
- This is a geometric series because each term is multiplied by -2: and .
- The next three terms are:
- Next three terms: 16, -32, 64.
Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions:
- How can we derive the general formula for an arithmetic sequence?
- What is the formula to find the sum of the first terms in a geometric series?
- How can you identify the common ratio in a geometric sequence?
- What happens when the common difference or ratio is negative in sequences?
- How do we determine if a sequence is neither arithmetic nor geometric?
Tip: In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between consecutive terms is constant, while in a geometric sequence, each term is multiplied by a constant factor.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequence
Geometric Sequence
Series
Formulas
Arithmetic sequence formula: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d
Geometric sequence formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n - 1)
Theorems
Common Difference Theorem
Common Ratio Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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