Gabrielle W.

asked • 04/10/20

College Algebra

Determine whether the sequence is arithmetic, geometric or neither.


1/7, 1/28, 1/112, 1/448, 1/1792 ...


If the sequence is geometric, what is the common ratio?

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Arturo O. answered • 04/10/20

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Gabrielle W.

Oh okay. Now how would I know if it’s arithmetic or neither?
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04/10/20

Arturo O.

If there is a common ratio, it is a geometric series. If there is a common difference, it is an arithmetic series. If there is no common ratio and no common difference, it is neither.
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