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Parts and formulas of geometric sequence. In geometric sequences, the ratio between consecutive terms is always the same. We call that ratio the common ratio. For example, the common ratio of the following sequence is 2 : × 2 ↷.
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Mar 22, 2024 · The general term of a geometric sequence can be written in terms of its first term \(a_{1}\), common ratio \(r\), and index \(n\) as follows: \(a_{n} = a_{1} r^{n−1}\). A geometric series is the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence.
If the first term ( a1) is a, the common ratio is r, and the general term is an, then: r = a2 ÷ a1 = a3 ÷ a2 = an ÷ a(n-1) and an = ar(n-1). Look at the sequence 5, 15, 45, 135, 405, …. 15÷5=3, 45÷15=3 and 135÷45=3 and so the common ratio is 3. Therefore the sequence is geometric.
Feb 14, 2022 · The ratio between consecutive terms in a geometric sequence is \(r\), the common ratio, where \(n\) is greater than or equal to two. Definition \(\PageIndex{1}\) A geometric sequence is a sequence where the ratio between consecutive terms is always the same.
Jan 18, 2024 · To find the sum of a geometric sequence: Calculate the common ratio, r raised to the power n. Subtract the resultant rⁿ from 1. Divide the resultant by (1 - r). Multiply the resultant by the first term, a₁.
