Math Problem Statement
What is the next term in the sequence below?
What is the next term in the sequence: 3, 9, 27, 81, ...?
Solution
The given sequence is:
This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 3 to get the next term.
Here’s how it works:
Thus, the next term will be:
And the term after that will be:
So, the next terms in the sequence are 243 and 729.
Would you like more details or explanations? Here are some related questions:
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- Can a sequence be neither arithmetic nor geometric?
- What happens if a geometric sequence has a ratio less than 1?
- How does the sum of an infinite geometric series work?
Tip: In a geometric sequence, always check the ratio between consecutive terms to identify the pattern!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometric Sequence
Multiplication
Formulas
a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1) where r is the common ratio and a_1 is the first term
Theorems
Properties of Geometric Sequences
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8