Question

Is the sequence 3, 12, 36, ... a geometric sequence? Explain.

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

why?

Answer 3

no, 12/3=4, but 36/12=3. since these quotients are not equal, there is not a common ratio.

Answer 4

The definition of geom series is that the RATIO of adjacent numbers is CONSTANT

Answer 5

so @madisonmaruhnich94 do you have this ratio constant here ?

Answer 6

12/3 = ? and 36/12 = ?

Answer 7

12/3=4 and 36/12=3

Answer 8

so what doy conclude ?

Answer 9

there not equal so there for there not a common ratio

Answer 10

Yeap

Answer 11

soo ?