Math Problem Statement
Solution
The sequence in the image is a geometric sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ..., and you are asked to find the 14th term, .
To solve this, we will first identify the common ratio, , between the terms. In a geometric sequence, each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by the common ratio.
- The first term is ,
- The second term is ,
- The third term is ,
- The fourth term is .
The common ratio is:
Now that we know , we can use the general formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence: Substitute the values for , , and into this formula to find :
Now, let's calculate that.
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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
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