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Question

Determine the common ratio r, the fifth term, and the nth term of the geometric sequence.

1,

3

, 3, 3

3

, . . .

Determine the common ratio r, the fifth term, and the nth term of the geometric sequence.

1,

3

, 3, 33

, . . .

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Answer 1

I assume the sequence is: 1, √3, 3, 3√3

So to get to the next term you are multiplying by √3. That is r = √3

To find the 5th term multiply 3√3 by √3 which = 9

To find the nth term use the formula a_n = a₁ x r^(n-1)

This would give a_n = 1 x √3^(n-1) = √3^(n-1)