CIE AS Maths: Pure 1

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4.3.1 Geometric Sequences

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Geometric Sequences

What do I need to know about geometric progressions?

  • In a geometric progression (also called geometric sequence) there is a common ratio between consecutive terms in the sequence

Geom Seq Illustr, A Level & AS Level Pure Maths Revision Notes

  • You need to know the nth term formula for a geometric progression
u subscript n equals a   r to the power of n minus 1 end exponent
    • is the first term
    • is the common ratio

Exam Tip

  • The formula is given in the formula booklet
  • If you know two terms in a geometric sequence you can find a and r using simultaneous equations. 

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