Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

(i) Define an arithmetic progression and a geometric progression. (ii) For each of the following sequences, state whether it is an arithmetic progression, a geometric progression or neither: (a) 7, 11, 15, 19, \dots (b) 4, \,-12,\, 36, \,-108, \dots (c) 5, 9, 14, 20, \dots (iii) For every sequence in part (ii) that is a progression, write down the value of the common difference or the common ratio and give one reason for your choice. (a) 7, 11, 15, 19, …\dots (b) 4, −12-12, 3636, −108-108, …\dots (c) 5, 9, 14, 20, …\dots

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