Math Problem Statement

For the following geometric sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ..., find a_14.

Solution

The sequence in the image is a geometric sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ..., and you are asked to find the 14th term, a14a_{14}.

To solve this, we will first identify the common ratio, rr, between the terms. In a geometric sequence, each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by the common ratio.

  • The first term is a1=3a_1 = 3,
  • The second term is a2=6a_2 = 6,
  • The third term is a3=12a_3 = 12,
  • The fourth term is a4=24a_4 = 24.

The common ratio rr is: r=a2a1=63=2r = \frac{a_2}{a_1} = \frac{6}{3} = 2

Now that we know r=2r = 2, we can use the general formula for the nn-th term of a geometric sequence: an=a1rn1a_n = a_1 \cdot r^{n-1} Substitute the values for a1a_1, rr, and n=14n = 14 into this formula to find a14a_{14}: a14=32141=3213a_{14} = 3 \cdot 2^{14-1} = 3 \cdot 2^{13}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequence
Common Ratio
Exponential Growth

Formulas

a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)

Theorems

Geometric Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9