Math Problem Statement

Determine the missing term in each sequence from the given image.

Solution

Let's go through each sequence one by one and determine the missing terms:

  1. Sequence: 1, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64

    • This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 2. The next term is 64×2=12864 \times 2 = 128.

    Answer: 128

  2. Sequence: 7, 21, 63, 189

    • This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 3. The next term is 189×3=567189 \times 3 = 567.

    Answer: 567

  3. Sequence: 54, 18, 6, 2

    • This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is 2÷3=232 \div 3 = \frac{2}{3}.

    Answer: 23\frac{2}{3}

  4. Sequence: 10, 20, 40, 70

    • The differences between terms are 10, 20, and 30 (i.e., an arithmetic sequence with a common difference that increases by 10). The next difference should be 40, so the next term is 70+40=11070 + 40 = 110.

    Answer: 110

  5. Sequence: 324, 108, 36, 12

    • This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is 12÷3=412 \div 3 = 4.

    Answer: 4

  6. Sequence: a, b, a + b, a + 2b, 2a + 3b

    • Observe the coefficients of aa and bb in each term:
      • a+0ba + 0b, 0a+b0a + b, a+ba + b, a+2ba + 2b, 2a+3b2a + 3b.
      • Following the pattern, the next term should be 3a+5b3a + 5b.

    Answer: 3a+5b3a + 5b

  7. Sequence: 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9

    • The pattern seems to alternate between repeated numbers and increasing sequences. The next term should continue this pattern, so it would be 9 again.

    Answer: 9

  8. Sequence: 2, 13, 8, 19, 14, 25, 20, 31, 26

    • This pattern alternates between adding 11 and subtracting 5. After 26, add 11: 26+11=3726 + 11 = 37.

    Answer: 37

  9. Sequence: 22, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, 7, 5, 2

    • The differences are: -2, -3, -2, -3, etc. The next difference should be -3, so 23=12 - 3 = -1.

    Answer: -1

  10. Sequence: 486, 162, 54, 18

    • This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is 18÷3=618 \div 3 = 6.

    Answer: 6


Would you like further clarification or more details on any of these? Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How can we identify whether a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?
  2. Can there be mixed sequences with both arithmetic and geometric properties?
  3. What strategies can help in recognizing alternating patterns in sequences?
  4. How do we deal with sequences involving variables, like in question 6?
  5. What other mathematical patterns exist besides arithmetic and geometric sequences?

Tip: When working with sequences, always look for patterns in differences (arithmetic) or ratios (geometric) between terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Patterns

Formulas

Arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n-1) * d
Geometric sequence: a_n = a_1 * r^(n-1)

Theorems

Properties of arithmetic sequences
Properties of geometric sequences

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8