Math Problem Statement

Determine the common ratio and the missing terms of the given geometric sequence.

Solution

The image you uploaded has dimensions of 216x122 pixels, and it contains a geometric sequence problem. I will extract and solve the sequences listed in the image.

The question is:

"Determine the common ratio and the missing terms of the given geometric sequence."

I will now begin solving each sequence.


1. Sequence: 4, 20, 15, ___

To find the common ratio (r):

  • r=next termcurrent termr = \frac{\text{next term}}{\text{current term}}
  • Solve for the missing terms.

Let me solve each of these sequences step by step.For the first sequence 4,20,15,___4, 20, 15, \_\_\_:

  • The ratio between the first and second terms is r1=5.0r_1 = 5.0.
  • The ratio between the second and third terms is r2=0.75r_2 = 0.75.

This suggests that the sequence might involve alternating different ratios. Let's try to find the missing fourth term using r2=0.75r_2 = 0.75:

[ a_4 = 15 \times 0

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequences
Common Ratio
Progressions

Formulas

r = (next term) / (current term)
nth term = a * r^(n-1)

Theorems

Geometric Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9