Arithmetic sequences can be represented by a linear equation/function. What is the relationship between Geometric sequences and exponential functions? How are Geometric sequences different than Arithmetic sequences? How are linear functions different than exponential functions?

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anonymous · Answer

The best way to answer this question is to look at the graph of all of the equations and functions described.

campbell_st · Answer

a geometric sequence has common ratio

e.g. 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, .... 

can be written as 

$$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}2^{n-1}$$

campbell_st · Answer

linear are straight lines and have a constant rate of change