The first three terms of a geometric sequence is 9, 3, 1. Use general term formula to find the...
Question:
The first three terms of a geometric sequence is {eq}9,\ 3,\ 1 {/eq}. Use general term formula to find the 9th term.
The general term of a Geometric Sequence
A geometric sequence is an array of numbers in which each term has the common multiple to the preceding terms. Or in simple words, it is a series of numbers in which the ratio of two successive numbers is always constant, and this constant is known as the common ratio (r).
The general terms of a geometric sequence:
$$\displaystyle a,ar,ar^{2} ,ar^{3} ,...............,ar^{n-1},............ $$
Here {eq}a = \text{First term} {/eq}
{eq}r = \text{Common ratio} {/eq}
The nth term of a geometric sequence:
$$\displaystyle a_{n} = a.r^{n-1} $$
Answer and Explanation: 1
Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account
View this answerGiven:
The first three terms of the geometric sequence are:
$$\displaystyle 9,3,1,... $$
{eq}\text{First term}(a) = 9 {/eq}
{eq}\text{Common...
See full answer below.
Learn more about this topic:
from
Chapter 21 / Lesson 8A geometric sequence can be identified by its specific common ratio. Learn about the definition of a geometric sequence, how to find the common ratio, how to continue a geometric sequence, and explore several examples of geometric sequences.