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Geometric Sequences

Grade 8Math45 min

Learning Objective

I can use a formula to find a specific term in a geometric sequence.

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5 min

Geometric Sequence Formula

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“In a geometric sequence, the first term is 4, and the common ratio is 3. What is the 5th term? The first term of a geometric sequence is 7, and the common ratio is 2. Find the 6th term of the sequence. ”

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