Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Sequences; Induction; the Binomial Theorem - 12.3 Geometric Sequences; Geometric Series - 12.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 824: 9

Answer

In order for a sequence to be geometric, the quotient of all consecutive terms must be constant. Hence here: $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}=\frac{3^{n+1}}{3^n}=3$, thus it is a geometric sequence. $a_1=3$ $a_2=9$ $a_3=27$ $a_4=81$

Work Step by Step

In order for a sequence to be geometric, the quotient of all consecutive terms must be constant. Hence here: $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}=\frac{3^{n+1}}{3^n}=3$, thus it is a geometric sequence. $a_1=3^1=3$ $a_2=3^2=9$ $a_3=3^3=27$ $a_4=3^4=81$
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