Stage 26 · Sequences

26.3.2 The General-Term Formula

26.3 Geometric Sequences

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26.3.2 The General-Term Formula

Core idea

Start at a₁ and multiply by q a total of (n−1) times, so aₙ=a₁·qⁿ⁻¹

Module goal. Study sequences that change by a fixed multiplier each time, mastering the general term, key properties, summation, and the intuition behind its limit.
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