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	An arithmetic and a geometric sequence		2021-08-29
		From Moti: Let {an} be an arithmetic sequence such that its 1st, 20th, and 58th terms are consecutive terms of some geometric sequence. Find the common ratio of the geometric sequence. Answered by Harley Weston.
	A geometric progression		2016-03-03
		From Pauline: A woman measures the height of her child at birth and at monthly intervals afterwards.The child's height increases by 5% per month. Find the number of measurements she has made before the child's height is twice what it was at birth Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2015-04-19
		From Delfina: In a geometric sequence the second term is 15 and the fifth term is -405. Find the sum of the first eight terms Answered by Penny Nom.
	Find the nth term		2014-10-26
		From Kenneth: According to the pattern of the following sequence. Find it's nth term: 3,9,27,81,243,.......... Answered by Penny Nom.
	9,-4,6,-8,3,...		2014-03-31
		From Alynna: You are given the following pattern: 9,-4,6,-8,3,... Create a formula for the nth figure. I have trouble finding the formula, I need help trying to find it. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2013-07-16
		From Relebohile: Find the n^th term of 3,6,9,12,24,48... Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2012-06-10
		From vicki: The sum of the first three terms of a geometric sequence of positive integers is equal to seven times the first term, and the sum of the first four terms is forty-five. What is the first term of the sequence? Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2012-02-24
		From Camille: Find x if the sequence 5,10,x+2 is geometric. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A tree growth modelled by a geometric series		2012-02-08
		From Steph: Hi I am really struggling with this question please help !!!! a pohutukawa tree is 86 centimetres when it is planted. in the first year after it is planted , the tree grows 42 centimetres in height.Each year the tree grows in height by 95% of the growth of the previous year. assume that the growth in height of the pohutukawa tree can be modelled by a geometric sequence. A)find the height of the tree 5 years after it is planted and figure out the maximum height the pohutukawa tree is expected to reach in centimetres Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric progression		2010-12-15
		From Abeth: find the value of x so that 2(x-1), x+3, x will be a geometric progression. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric progression		2010-04-30
		From Kalyani: sum of infinite geometric progression is 9 and common ratio is 1/10 then sum up to 8 terms is? Answered by Chris Fisher.
	A geometric sequence		2010-04-13
		From glen: A geometric sequence has a first term of 0.1024, a second term of 0.256, and a middle term of 156.25. how many terms are there in the whole sequence? i know that r=2.5 but i dont know how to find how many terms there are. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2010-02-22
		From Kelsey: _, 2, _, _, 250, _ i don't know how to fill in the missing terms Answered by Penny Nom.
	0.151515...=15/99		2008-09-08
		From Emma: This week, my Algebra teacher told us about the pattern between infinitely repeating decimals and their corresponding fractions. (ex. .2222222...= 2/9, .151515...=15/99, 456456456...=456/999, etc.) I was just wondering the reason why this pattern occurs. Is there a certain element that causes this pattern to occur? Thanks -Emma Answered by Penny Nom.
	Geometric sequences		2008-06-08
		From Rita: A geometric sequence is given. Find the common ratio and write out the first four terms. (1) {(-5)^n} (2) {(2^n)/(3^(n - 1)} Answered by Penny Nom.
	The nth term		2007-02-13
		From Sarah: I am having difficulty in finding the nth term for 7,49,343,2401. Could you please help me in finding the correct answer? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Find the total distance the swing traveled before it stopped.		2006-12-17
		From Leah: Rebecca's little sister liked for her to push her in the swing at the park. The other day Rebecca pulled the swing back and let it go. She would have kept pushing, but she suddenly saw a friend at the other end of the park. The swing traveled a total distance of 10 feet before heading back the other way. Each swing afterwards was only 80% as long as the previous one. Find the total distance the swing traveled before it stopped. Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2006-11-28
		From Jillian: Find x so that 2x, x + 5, x - 7 are consecutive terms of a geometric sequence. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Geometric sequence and basic functions (graphs)		2006-04-20
		From Marlene: Which of the basic functions is related to the geometric sequence: Linear, Quadratic, Rational, or Exponential? Can you give me an example of how it would be used in normal life? Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences		2006-04-19
		From Skye: If the 1st, 4th, and 8th terms of an arithmetic sequence are consecutive terms in a geometric sequence, find the common ratio of the geometric sequence. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	Sum of a Geometric Sequence		2006-04-11
		From Andre: In a particular geometric sequence, U3=-3.6 and U10=12.9. Find S16 and S17. Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
	A geometric sequence		2005-06-21
		From A student: The first three terms of a geometric series are 3(q+5), 3(q+3), (q+7) respectively. Calulate the value of q. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Geometric sequence		2004-12-04
		From Lesa: Find a formula for the geometric sequence: (√3 - √2), (4 - √6), (6√3 - 2√2), … Answered by Penny Nom.
	A geometric sequence		2004-04-13
		From Michael: In a geometric series, the sum of the 2nd and 3rd terms is 60, and the sum of the 3rd and 4th terms is 240. Find the sum of the first 7 terms. Answered by Penny Nom.
	Geometric sequences		2004-02-03
		From Alan: hello, I am a junior in precalculus. we started working on geometric sequences today, it makes perfect sense on how it works. but why is it called that? if you could send me an answer to why geometric sequences have that name, I would be much appreciative. Answered by Chris Fisher.
	A geometric sequence		2002-12-02
		From Wanda: the fifth term of a geometric sequence is 5/16. the common ratio is 1/2. What are the first four terms of the sequence. Answered by Penny Nom.
	My salary is doubled everyday for 30 days		2002-01-17
		From Kanishk: I recieve 1 penny the 1st day, 2 pennies the 2nd day, and my salary is doubled everyday for 30 days. How much money will I have by the end of the 30 day time period? (Is there a way of solving this problem without a chart?) Answered by Penny Nom.
	Geometric and arithmetic sequences		2001-01-26
		From Garry: what are the equations for geometric and arithmetic sequences? also, what are the equations for finding the sums of those series? Answered by Leeanne Boehm and Penny Nom.
	Sequences and series		1998-05-27
		From Michael Le Francois: The sum of the first ten terms of an arithmetic series is 100 and the first term is 1. Find the 10th term. The common ratio in a certain geometric sequence is r=0.2 and the sum of the first four terms is 1248 find the first term. Answered by Penny Nom.

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