Math Problem Statement

Determine the common ratio and find the sum of the following geometric sequences: 1. 4, 12, 36, 108, ... up to 7 terms 2. 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ... up to 7 terms 3. 7, 14, 28, 56, ... up to 8 terms

Solution

The image contains three geometric sequences and asks to determine the common ratio and find the sum of the terms for each sequence. Here's a breakdown of the problems:

  1. Sequence 1:

    • Terms: 4, 12, 36, 108, ...
    • Find the sum up to 7 terms.
  2. Sequence 2:

    • Terms: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ...
    • Find the sum up to 7 terms.
  3. Sequence 3:

    • Terms: 7, 14, 28, 56, ...
    • Find the sum up to 8 terms.

Steps:

The sum of a geometric sequence is given by the formula: Sn=a×1rn1rS_n = a \times \frac{1 - r^n}{1 - r} where:

  • aa = first term,
  • rr = common ratio,
  • nn = number of terms.

Let’s calculate each one.


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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequences
Summation of Series
Common Ratio

Formulas

Sum of geometric sequence: S_n = a * (1 - r^n) / (1 - r), where a = first term, r = common ratio, n = number of terms

Theorems

Geometric Series Sum Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12