Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 12 - Review - Exercises - Page 890: 19

Answer

1/t or Geometric

Work Step by Step

When we subtract successive terms we see there is no common difference. Then we must check for a common ratio. When we divide successive terms we get t for all divisions. Thus the sequence is geometric and the fifth term is the last term times 1/t or 1/t
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