Identify the sequences as arithmetic or geometric. a. 2, 6, 18,

Joanna Benson

Joanna Benson

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2022-01-06

Identify the sequences as arithmetic or geometric.
a. 2, 6, 18, 54, 162
b. 1, 8 ,15, 22, 29
c. 11, 15, 19, 23, 27

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ambarakaq8

ambarakaq8

Beginner2022-01-07Added 31 answers

(a) Given sequence is 2,6,18,54,162
Ratio of two consecutive terms is constant. Therefore, sequence is geometric and common ratio is r=62, that is r=3
Next term can be obtained by multiplying the previous term by r. Therefore, next three terms are
162×3=486
486×3=1458
1458×3=4374
(b) Given sequence is 1,8,15,22,29
Difference of two consecutive terms is constant. Therefore, sequence is arithmetic and common difference is d=81=7,
Next term can be obtained by adding the previous term by d. Therefore, next three terms are:
29+7=36
36+7=43
43+7=50
(c) Given sequence is 11,15,19,23,27
Difference of two consecutive terms is constant. thus, sequence is arithmetic and common difference is d=1511=4.
Next term can be obtained by adding the previous term by d. Therefore, next three terms are:
27+4=31
31+4=35
35+4=39

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