Question

tell whether the sequence 1/3, 0, 1, -2.... is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. find the next three terms o the sequence.

Answer 1

u sure

Answer 2

does it follow any properties for arith or geo?

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

how can we chk if it does or not tho?

Answer 5

I AM NOT SURE

Answer 6

an arith seq has the same number added to each term to get the next one.

your first term is: 1/3

your second term is: 0

1/3 + d = 0

what would d have to be in this case?

Answer 7

0

Answer 8

1/3 + 0 does not equal 0

Answer 9

OK SORRY

Answer 10

1/3 + d = 0 ; solve for d by subtracting 1/3 from each side
-1/3 -1/3
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d = -1/3

Answer 11

now that we should have a proper "d", lets see if it fits

0 + d = 1

0 - 1/3 = 1 is false; so this cant be an arith seq can it

Answer 12

SO ITS NOT GOING TO BE THAT THE U HAVE TO SEE IF ANYTHIG MULTIPLYS FOR GEOMETRIC

Answer 13

correct

1/3 * d = 0 ; only when d=0

0 * r = 1 , well, never ....

so it doesnt hold to a geo seq either

Answer 14

SO ITS NOT GOING TO BE THAT I ALREADY TRIED THAT SO THE ANSWER IS NEITHER

Answer 15

THANKS SOMUCH FOR SHOWING ME THAT

Answer 16

youre welcome, and good luck :)

Answer 17

THANKS