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Introduction

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  1. Introduction Geometric sequences are exponential functions that have a domain of consecutive positive integers. Geometric sequences can be represented by formulas, either explicit or recursive, and those formulas can be used to find a certain term of the sequence or the number of a certain value in the sequence. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  2. Key Concepts A geometric sequence is a list of terms separated by a constant ratio, the number multiplied by each consecutive term in a geometric sequence. A geometric sequence is an exponential function with a domain of positive consecutive integers in which the ratio between any two consecutive terms is equal. The rule for a geometric sequence can be expressed either explicitly or recursively. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  3. Key Concepts, continued The explicit rule for a geometric sequence is an= a1 • r n – 1, where a1 is the first term in the sequence, n is the term, r is the constant ratio, and an is the nth term in the sequence. The recursive rule for a geometric sequence is an= an – 1 • r, where an is the nth term in the sequence, an – 1 is the previous term, and r is the constant ratio. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  4. Common Errors/Misconceptions identifying a non-geometric sequence as geometric defining the constant ratio, r, in a decreasing sequence as a number greater than 1 incorrectly using the order of operations when finding the nth term in a geometric sequence forgetting to identify the first term when defining a geometric sequence recursively 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  5. Guided Practice Example 1 Find the constant ratio, write the explicit formula, and find the seventh term for the following geometric sequence. 3, 1.5, 0.75, 0.375, … 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  6. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued Find the constant ratio by dividing two successive terms. 1.5 ÷ 3 = 0.5 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  7. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued Confirm that the ratio is the same between all of the terms. 0.75 ÷ 1.5 = 0.5 and 0.375 ÷ 0.75 = 0.5 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  8. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued Identify the first term (a1). a1 = 3 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  9. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued Write the explicit formula. an = a1 • r n – 1 Explicit formula for any given geometric sequence an = (3)(0.5)n – 1 Substitute values for a1 and n. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  10. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued To find the seventh term, substitute 7 for n. a7 = (3)(0.5)7 – 1 a7= (3)(0.5)6 Simplify. a7= 0.046875 Multiply. Theseventh term in thesequenceis 0.046875. ✔ 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  11. Guided Practice: Example 1, continued 11 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  12. Guided Practice Example 3 A geometric sequence is defined recursively by , with a1 = 729. Find the first five terms of the sequence, write an explicit formula to represent the sequence, and find the eighth term. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  13. Guided Practice: Example 3, continued Using the recursive formula: 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  14. Guided Practice: Example 3, continued The first five terms of the sequence are 729, –243, 81, –27, and 9. 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  15. Guided Practice: Example 3, continued The first term is a1 = 729 and the constant ratio is , so the explicit formula is . 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  16. Guided Practice: Example 3, continued Substitute 8 in for n and evaluate. The eighth term in the sequence is . ✔ 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

  17. Guided Practice: Example 3, continued 3.8.2: Geometric Sequences

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