Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
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ISBN: 9780840068071
Author: Stewart, James, Redlin, Lothar, Watson, Saleem
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12.3, Problem 23E
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Calculate the first five terms of the given sequence an=14n and find whether it is geometric. If it is geometric then also calculate the common ratio, and express the nth term of the sequence in the standard form an=arn1 .

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Answer to Problem 23E

The first five term of the given sequence an=14n is 14,116,164,1256&11024

The given sequence in geometric

Having the common ratio, r=14

The nth term of the sequence in the standard form an=arn1 is an=14*(14)n1

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

It is given in the question that,

the given sequence is an=14n

Formula used:

  an=arn1 & ranan1=an+1an

Where,

  aisthe1sttermnisthenumberoftermristhecommonratio

Calculation:

For finding the first five term put n=1,2,3,4,5 in the given sequence is an=14n

So,

By putting n=1 in an=14n

  a1=141a1=14

By putting n=2 in an=14n

  a2=142=116

By putting n=3 in an=14n

  a3=143=164

By putting n=4 in an=14n

  a4=144=1256

By putting n=5 in an=14n

  a5=145=11024

By using the formula ranan1=an+1an

  ranan1=an+1an11614=164116116*41=164*16114=14

Here, the sequence satisfied the given formula concept so the given sequence an=14n which shows that the common ratio of two consecutive term is same.

So, the given sequence in geometric

Having the common ratio, r=14

The nth term of the sequence in the standard form an=arn1 is an=14*(14)n1

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