Math Problem Statement

Find the next four terms of the geometric sequence with = -6 and r= -2/3

Solution

The given geometric sequence has a first term a=6a = -6 and a common ratio r=23r = -\frac{2}{3}.

To find the next four terms of the sequence, we will use the formula for the general term of a geometric sequence:

an=arn1a_n = a \cdot r^{n-1}

However, we can also find each term by multiplying the previous term by the common ratio rr.

  1. First term: a1=6a_1 = -6
  2. Second term: a2=6(23)=4a_2 = -6 \cdot \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = 4
  3. Third term: a3=4(23)=83a_3 = 4 \cdot \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = -\frac{8}{3}
  4. Fourth term: a4=83(23)=169a_4 = -\frac{8}{3} \cdot \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = \frac{16}{9}
  5. Fifth term: a5=169(23)=3227a_5 = \frac{16}{9} \cdot \left(-\frac{2}{3}\right) = -\frac{32}{27}

Thus, the next four terms of the sequence are:

4,83,169,32274, -\frac{8}{3}, \frac{16}{9}, -\frac{32}{27}

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the sum of the first 5 terms of the sequence?
  2. What is the 10th term of this geometric sequence?
  3. How would you find the nth term of this sequence?
  4. What happens to the terms as nn increases indefinitely?
  5. How does the sequence change if rr was a positive number?

Tip: In a geometric sequence, the common ratio rr dictates how the sequence grows or decays. If r<1|r| < 1, the terms get smaller over time.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Geometric Sequences
Sequences and Series

Formulas

General term of a geometric sequence: a_n = a * r^(n-1)

Theorems

Geometric sequence growth/decay based on the common ratio

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11