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For Exercises 1−10, determine if the nth term of the sequence defines an arithmetic sequence, a geometric sequence, or neither. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference d. If the sequence is geometric, find the common ratio r.
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To find the given equation sequence is arithmatric expression, a geomatric sequnce, or Neither.
Answer to Problem 1PRE
Given equation sequence is arithmatric expression with difference
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Given equation is
Calculation:
Equation is
So,now calculating the difference in the equation:
Now as
Given equation sequence is arithmatric expression with difference
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