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Math Example--Sequences and Series--Example 8

Sequences and Series--Example 8

Sequences and Series Example 8

Topic

Sequences and Series

Description

This example uses the formula shown in the image. The sequence generated is: 12, 36, 108, 324, 972, 2916, 8748, 26,244. The sum of this sequence is 39,360. This geometric sequence shows exponential growth, where each term is 4 times a power of 3. It highlights the rapid increase typical of geometric sequences with larger bases.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.2, CCSS.Math.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.2
Grade Range 9 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Sequences and Series
        • Sequences
        • Series
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords arithmetic sequence, geometric sequence, arithmetic series, geometric series