Math Problem Statement

a10:{1000,100,10,...} solve this geometric sequence

Solution

The sequence provided is a geometric sequence: a10:{1000,100,10,}a_{10} : \{ 1000, 100, 10, \dots \}.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Identify the first term (a1a_1): The first term of the sequence is 1000.

  2. Identify the common ratio (rr): To find the common ratio, divide any term by the previous term. Let's divide the second term by the first term: r=1001000=0.1r = \frac{100}{1000} = 0.1

    So, the common ratio is r=0.1r = 0.1.

  3. General formula for the nn-th term of a geometric sequence: The formula for the nn-th term of a geometric sequence is: an=a1rn1a_n = a_1 \cdot r^{n-1} Substituting a1=1000a_1 = 1000 and r=0.1r = 0.1, we get: an=1000(0.1)n1a_n = 1000 \cdot (0.1)^{n-1}

  4. Find the 10th term (a10a_{10}): Using the formula above for n=10n = 10: a10=1000(0.1)101=1000(0.1)9a_{10} = 1000 \cdot (0.1)^{10-1} = 1000 \cdot (0.1)^9 a10=10000.000000001=0.000001a_{10} = 1000 \cdot 0.000000001 = 0.000001

Thus, the 10th term of the sequence is a10=0.000001a_{10} = 0.000001.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you calculate the sum of the first 10 terms of a geometric sequence?
  2. What happens if the common ratio is negative in a geometric sequence?
  3. How would you find the sum of an infinite geometric series?
  4. What are the conditions for a geometric series to converge?
  5. How does the common ratio affect the growth or decay of the sequence?

Tip: Always check the value of the common ratio to determine if the sequence is growing ( r>1|r| > 1 ) or decaying ( r<1|r| < 1 ).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences and Series
Geometric Sequences

Formulas

General term formula for a geometric sequence: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)

Theorems

Geometric Sequence Theorem: In a geometric sequence, the ratio between consecutive terms remains constant.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12