Math Problem Statement

Identify the value of the missing term in each geometric sequence.

Solution

The image contains five geometric sequences with missing terms that need to be identified. Let's analyze each sequence and find the missing terms.

Problem Analysis and Solution:

  1. Sequence 1: _,32,16,8\_, 32, 16, 8

    • To find the missing term, determine the common ratio: Common ratio=1632=12\text{Common ratio} = \frac{16}{32} = \frac{1}{2}
    • So, the sequence is multiplying each term by 12\frac{1}{2}. To find the first term: 32×112=6432 \times \frac{1}{\frac{1}{2}} = 64
    • The missing term is 64.
  2. Sequence 2: 100,50,25,_100, 50, 25, \_

    • Common ratio: 50100=12\frac{50}{100} = \frac{1}{2}
    • Continuing the pattern: 25×12=12.525 \times \frac{1}{2} = 12.5
    • The missing term is 12.5.
  3. Sequence 3: 2,_,8,32-2, \_, -8, -32

    • Common ratio: 82=4\frac{-8}{-2} = 4
    • To find the second term: 2×4=8-2 \times 4 = -8
    • The missing term is -8.
  4. Sequence 4: _,16,64,256\_, -16, -64, -256

    • Common ratio: 6416=4\frac{-64}{-16} = 4
    • To find the first term: 16×4=4-16 \times 4 = -4
    • The missing term is 4.
  5. Sequence 5: 13,25,2,3\frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{5}, 2, 3

    • Common ratio: 22
    • To find the common ratio: 12=1\frac{-1}{-2} = 1
    • The missing term is 3.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequences
Common Ratio

Formulas

Common ratio r = a_(n+1) / a_n
Geometric sequence formula: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8