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Geometric sequences

Grade 11

What this lesson shows

A geometric sequence starts at 2, with a ratio of 3. Find term 3. The word "ratio" is the clue to what makes this different.

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  1. Sum of the first 7 terms: first term 3, common difference 2
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    63
  2. Geometric sequence: 1, 2, 4, … What is the ratio?
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    2
  3. Geometric sequence: first term 1, ratio 2. Find term 3
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    4
  4. Geometric sequence: 1, 3, 9, … What is the ratio?
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    3

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