Any tips on finding explicit formulas? It is a struggle :(

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luigi0210 · Answer

Look for a pattern~

mary.rojas · Answer

Patterns aren't obi

luigi0210 · Answer

-.-
Any examples? :P

mary.rojas · Answer

3,12,48... that is all that is given

luigi0210 · Answer

Just to clarify.. explicit for geometric? Or arithmetic?

mary.rojas · Answer

Geometric

luigi0210 · Answer

Hmm, I'mma assume it'll be $\large A(n)=3*4^{n-1}$.. unless I have the wrong formula,

mary.rojas · Answer

How the fudge did you get that so fast? 60 mins and 33 kids could not get anything that worked for all three. Thanks dude!

luigi0210 · Answer

I used the formula and worked from there :P

luigi0210 · Answer

And you're welcome bruh~

ikram002p · Answer

wats the terms lol

luigi0210 · Answer

3, 12, 48

ikram002p · Answer

ic then ur correct !

luigi0210 · Answer

Actually I can't explain how I got it.. just math experience >.< 

ANd ofc I'm right kram ;)

luigi0210 · Answer

Btw, if you're planning on going farther in math, you might wanna make sure you're good in series and sequences.. and those derivatives coming up :P 

Good luck on the remaining year!

luigi0210 · Answer

Calculus is mostly all algebra.. so make sure you're like a grand master in it.

mary.rojas · Answer

Thank you for all of the advice and help! Much appreciated! :) @Luigi0210