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Sequences and Series 6: Geometric Sequences 2

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You’ll learn

  • Prove three terms are geometric by showing T₃/T₂ = T₂/T₁
  • Prove a whole sequence is geometric by showing Tₙ₊₁/Tₙ is constant
  • Use rules of indices (bⁿ⁺¹ = bⁿ·b) to cancel when simplifying the ratio
  • Find x for three geometric terms by cross-multiplying to a quadratic and solving

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  • 2018 P1 Q2(a)

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