Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Sequences, Series, and the Binomial Theorem - Review Exercises: Chapter 14 - Page 927: 5

Answer

False statement

Work Step by Step

The general term of the geometric sequence is ${{a}_{1}},{{a}_{1}}r,{{a}_{1}}{{r}^{2}},{{a}_{1}}{{r}^{3}}$$\ldots $ Where ${{a}_{1}}$is the first term and $r$ is the factor between the terms (common ratio). Common Difference occurs in the arithmetic sequence. The general term of the arithmetic sequence is ${{a}_{1}},{{a}_{1}}+d,{{a}_{1}}+2d,{{a}_{1}}+3d$$\ldots $ Where ${{a}_{1}}$is the first term and $d$ is the difference between the consecutive terms (common difference). Thus, a geometric sequence has a common ratio not common difference. Therefore, the given statement “A geometric sequence has a common difference” is false.
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