Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through each sequence one by one and determine the missing terms:
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Sequence: 1, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64
- This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 2. The next term is .
Answer: 128
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Sequence: 7, 21, 63, 189
- This is a geometric sequence where each term is multiplied by 3. The next term is .
Answer: 567
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Sequence: 54, 18, 6, 2
- This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is .
Answer:
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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 .
Answer: 110
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Sequence: 324, 108, 36, 12
- This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is .
Answer: 4
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Sequence: a, b, a + b, a + 2b, 2a + 3b
- Observe the coefficients of and in each term:
- , , , , .
- Following the pattern, the next term should be .
Answer:
- Observe the coefficients of and in each term:
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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
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Sequence: 2, 13, 8, 19, 14, 25, 20, 31, 26
- This pattern alternates between adding 11 and subtracting 5. After 26, add 11: .
Answer: 37
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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 .
Answer: -1
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Sequence: 486, 162, 54, 18
- This is a geometric sequence where each term is divided by 3. The next term is .
Answer: 6
Would you like further clarification or more details on any of these? Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:
- How can we identify whether a sequence is arithmetic or geometric?
- Can there be mixed sequences with both arithmetic and geometric properties?
- What strategies can help in recognizing alternating patterns in sequences?
- How do we deal with sequences involving variables, like in question 6?
- 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