Math Problem Statement
Solution
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Create an equation for the geometric sequence: The general formula for the -th term of a geometric sequence is given by: where:
- is the first term,
- is the common ratio,
- is the term number.
In this case:
- (the first term),
- (the common ratio).
Thus, the equation for the -th term of the sequence is:
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Find the 5th term of the sequence: To find the 5th term, we plug into the equation: Calculating : Now, calculate :
So, the 5th term of the sequence is 6480.
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Here are 5 related questions:
- How do you derive the general formula for a geometric sequence?
- What is the difference between geometric and arithmetic sequences?
- How would the sequence change if the common ratio was negative?
- How do you find the sum of the first terms of a geometric sequence?
- What happens to the terms in a geometric sequence when the common ratio is between 0 and 1?
Tip: The common ratio determines how quickly the terms of the geometric sequence grow (or shrink). A ratio greater than 1 leads to rapid growth, while a ratio between 0 and 1 results in decay.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequences
Exponential Growth
Formulas
a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)
Theorems
Geometric Sequence Formula
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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