Math Problem Statement

What is the next term of the geometric sequence?

[-\dfrac{3}{5},\dfrac{6}{5},-\dfrac{12}{5}, ] 

Solution

To find the next term of a geometric sequence, we need to determine the common ratio rr, which is the constant factor by which each term is multiplied to obtain the next term.

We can calculate the common ratio by dividing any term by the previous one. Let's calculate rr using the first two terms:

r=6535=2r = \frac{\frac{6}{5}}{-\frac{3}{5}} = -2

Now that we know the common ratio r=2r = -2, we can find the next term by multiplying the last given term 125-\frac{12}{5} by the common ratio:

Next term=125×(2)=245\text{Next term} = -\frac{12}{5} \times (-2) = \frac{24}{5}

Thus, the next term of the geometric sequence is 245\frac{24}{5}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the nn-th term of a geometric sequence?
  2. What is the sum formula for an infinite geometric series?
  3. How do you determine whether a sequence is geometric?
  4. How can you calculate the common ratio in a geometric sequence?
  5. What happens if the common ratio rr is a fraction or a negative number?

Tip: In a geometric sequence, if the common ratio rr is negative, the terms alternate in sign (positive, negative, positive, etc.).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometric Sequences
Common Ratio
Multiplication of Fractions

Formulas

Next term = Previous term × Common ratio

Theorems

Geometric Sequence Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9