Math Problem Statement
Find the 10th term of the sequence 2/3, 4/9, 8/27....
Solution
The given sequence is:
This is a geometric sequence where the first term and the common ratio is:
The general formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence is:
Substituting the known values to find the 10th term:
Now let's compute:
Thus, the 10th term of the sequence is:
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you find the sum of the first terms of a geometric sequence?
- What is the common ratio in a geometric sequence?
- How do you determine if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?
- Can geometric sequences have negative common ratios?
- How do you find the limit of a geometric sequence as ?
Tip: Always check for the common ratio by dividing consecutive terms when determining if a sequence is geometric.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequences
Algebra
Formulas
nth term of a geometric sequence: a_n = a * r^(n-1)
Theorems
Geometric Sequence Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12