Math Problem Statement
Find the first five terms of the sequence defined below, where n represents the position of a term in the sequence. Start with n = 1.
a_n = 4(2)^n
Solution
The sequence given is defined by the formula:
We are asked to find the first five terms of the sequence, starting with .
Let's calculate the terms one by one:
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For :
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For :
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For :
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For :
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For :
So, the first five terms of the sequence are:
Would you like further clarification or additional details?
Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:
- How would the sequence change if the base of the exponent (2) was replaced by a different number?
- Can you express the -th term of this sequence using logarithms?
- What is the common ratio in this sequence, and how does it help identify the sequence as geometric?
- If the starting term was different (e.g., 6 instead of 4), how would the sequence be affected?
- What happens to the sequence as tends to infinity?
Tip: In geometric sequences, each term is the product of the previous term and a constant (the common ratio). Understanding this property helps in solving more complex sequence problems.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Exponents
Formulas
a_n = 4(2)^n
Theorems
Properties of Geometric Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8