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What is the Formula for the nth Term in a Geometric Sequence?

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What is the difference between an arithematic sequence and a geometric sequence? In an arithematic sequence the constant ratio is added, and in a geometric sequence the constant ratio is multiplied. Watch this video and learn how to use a formula to find the nth term in a geometric sequence.

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Concepts
constant variables, exponents, geometric sequences, sequences, ratios, terms
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Additional Tags
geometric sequence, nth term, finding terms, constant, common ratio, exponents, math
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Resource Details
Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:49
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
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