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:
3,9,27,81,_____,_____,3, 9, 27, 81, \_\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_\_, \ldots

This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 3 to get the next term.
Here’s how it works:

9=3×39 = 3 \times 3 27=9×327 = 9 \times 3 81=27×381 = 27 \times 3

Thus, the next term will be:

81×3=24381 \times 3 = 243

And the term after that will be:

243×3=729243 \times 3 = 729

So, the next terms in the sequence are 243 and 729.

Would you like more details or explanations? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the general formula for the nth term in a geometric sequence?
  2. How do you differentiate between arithmetic and geometric sequences?
  3. Can a sequence be neither arithmetic nor geometric?
  4. What happens if a geometric sequence has a ratio less than 1?
  5. 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