Math Problem Statement

Find the missing terms in the sequence: __, __, 36, -108, __

Solution

The sequence in the image is as follows:

_,_,36,108,_\_,\_, 36, -108, \_

This appears to be a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by a constant ratio to get the next term.

To confirm, let's check the ratio between the known terms 3636 and 108-108.

10836=3\frac{-108}{36} = -3

Thus, the common ratio is 3-3. Now, let's calculate the missing terms:

  1. The term after 108-108 can be found by multiplying 108-108 by 3-3:

108×(3)=324-108 \times (-3) = 324

  1. The term before 3636 can be found by dividing 3636 by 3-3:

363=12\frac{36}{-3} = -12

  1. The term before 12-12 can be found by dividing 12-12 by 3-3:

123=4\frac{-12}{-3} = 4

Thus, the complete sequence is:

4,12,36,108,3244, -12, 36, -108, 324

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. What is a geometric sequence, and how is it different from an arithmetic sequence?
  2. How do you identify the common ratio in a geometric progression?
  3. What happens if the common ratio is negative in a geometric sequence?
  4. Can a geometric sequence have a common ratio of zero?
  5. How do you sum a finite geometric series?

Tip: In geometric sequences, multiplying or dividing by a constant helps identify the next or previous term based on the common ratio.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequences
Ratios

Formulas

Common ratio in a geometric sequence: r = a_n+1 / a_n

Theorems

Geometric Progression Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9