Define whether sequence is arithmetic or geometric and

Litzy Wallace

Litzy Wallace

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2022-03-27

Define whether sequence is arithmetic or geometric and write the n-th term formula
1) 11,17,23,
2) 5,15,45,

Answer & Explanation

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Beginner2022-03-28Added 16 answers

(1) 11,17,23,
1711=6, 2317=6, thus, r=6 and the sequence is arithmetic
n-th term: a+(n1)d
=11+(n1)6
=11+6n6
=6n+5 (n-th term formula)
(2) 5,15,45,
155=3 and 4515=3, thus, r=3 and the sequence is geometric
n-th term: arn1
=5×3n1 (n-th term formula)

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