WILL FAN AND MEDAL:What are the first four terms of this multiplication pattern?
The first term is 5,and then each term is multiplied by 5?

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WILL FAN AND MEDAL:What are the first four terms of this multiplication pattern?
The first term is 5,and then each term is multiplied by 5?

anonymous · Answer

@mathmale @MajicMuzyk

marigirl · Answer

If the first term is 5, the second is 25, the third is 125, and the fourth is 625.

mathmale · Answer

This is called a "geometric sequence," with common ratio 5 and first term 5.  Please take the first term and multiply it by the common ratio.   What do you get?

mathmale · Answer

@marigirl: Thank you for your input. But please read the following: http://openstudy.com/code-of-conduct and note that it says, "Give help, not answers."

anonymous · Answer

I NEED HELP WITH THIS
What is the fourth term in the multiplication patter?
Multiplication pattern using 2*6n-1 what is the answer

mathmale · Answer

Kia:  You haven't indicated that you know and/or understand the previous problem.   I'd prefer we finish up old work before starting new work.  And I'd appreciate it very much if you'd take just a moment to say "thank you" to someone who has been helping you. 

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marigirl · Answer

sure thing mathmale. I will try to guide rather than giving straight answers :)