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Explore geometric sequences with this 30 problem activity. Upper graders determine if the sequences shown are geometric and find the common ratio. Then, given the explicit formula for a geometric sequence find the first five terms and the 8th term of each.

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the recursive formula, geometric sequences, sequences, ratios

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common ratio, geometric sequences, recursive formula, math
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8th - 10th
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Math
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