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Geometric Sequences Overview

The document discusses arithmetic and geometric sequences. Arithmetic sequences have terms with a common difference, with the general explicit formula being an = a1 + (n-1)d, while geometric sequences have terms with a common ratio, with the general explicit formula being an = a1r^(n-1). Examples of arithmetic sequences include ones with explicit formulas of an = 17 + 10(n-1) and an = 13 - 6(n-1). Examples of geometric sequences include ones with explicit formulas of an = 3(2^(n-1)) and an = 52(1/3^(n-1)).

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Geometric Sequences Overview

The document discusses arithmetic and geometric sequences. Arithmetic sequences have terms with a common difference, with the general explicit formula being an = a1 + (n-1)d, while geometric sequences have terms with a common ratio, with the general explicit formula being an = a1r^(n-1). Examples of arithmetic sequences include ones with explicit formulas of an = 17 + 10(n-1) and an = 13 - 6(n-1). Examples of geometric sequences include ones with explicit formulas of an = 3(2^(n-1)) and an = 52(1/3^(n-1)).

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Lecture notes:

Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Consider the following sequence of numbers:

a)

17, 29, 41, 53,... Explicit Formula:

Recursive formula:{

b)

13, 6, -1, -8, -15,...

Recursive formula:{

Explicit Formula:

Arithmetic sequences are sequences of numbers, where consecutive terms have a common difference [d].

General Explicit Formula:

Consider the next set of sequences:

c)

3, 6, 12, 24,... Explicit Formula:

Recursive Formula: {

d)

52, 18, 6, 2, 2/3, ... Explicit Formula: ( )

Recursive Formula: {

A Geometric Sequence is a sequence of numbers, where each consecutive term has a common ratio [r].

General Explicit Formula:

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