Math Problem Statement
For the following geometric sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, ..., find a11.
Solution
This is a geometric sequence with the terms 2, 6, 18, 54, ..., and you are asked to find .
Steps to find :
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Identify the first term () and the common ratio ().
- The first term .
- To find the common ratio , divide the second term by the first term:
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Use the formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence: The general formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence is: Where:
- is the -th term.
- is the first term.
- is the common ratio.
- is the term number.
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Plug in the values for :
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Calculate :
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Now, calculate :
Thus, .
Would you like further details on geometric sequences or have any questions? Here are some related questions:
- How do you find the sum of a geometric sequence?
- What happens if the common ratio is negative or between 0 and 1?
- Can a geometric sequence have fractional terms?
- How do you calculate the general formula for the sum of an infinite geometric series?
- How do you find the common ratio of a geometric sequence when not directly given?
Tip: Always check if the sequence is truly geometric by ensuring the ratio between consecutive terms remains constant.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequences
Exponentiation
Sequence Formulas
Formulas
a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)
Theorems
Geometric Sequence Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-10