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Geometric Sequences (Explicit & Recursive) (Algebra 2)

Free printable Algebra 2 algebra worksheet on geometric sequences: finding the nth term with aₙ = a₁ · r^(n-1), writing explicit formulas, and writing recursive formulas.

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Algebra 2: Geometric Sequences (Explicit & Recursive)

Use the explicit formula aₙ = a₁ · r^(n-1) to find terms, write an explicit formula for a sequence, or write a recursive formula.

  1. 1.
    A geometric sequence has first term a₁ = 2 and common ratio r = -2. Find the 7th term.
  2. 2.
    A geometric sequence has first term a₁ = -1 and common ratio r = 2. Find the 5th term.
  3. 3.
    A geometric sequence has first term a₁ = 1 and common ratio r = 3. Find the 4th term.
  4. 4.
    A geometric sequence has first term a₁ = -5 and common ratio r = 3. Find the 5th term.
  5. 5.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence 1, 4, 16, 64, ...
  6. 6.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence -4, -16, -64, -256, ...
  7. 7.
    Write an explicit formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence -1, -4, -16, -64, ...
  8. 8.
    Write a recursive formula for the geometric sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, ...
  9. 9.
    Write a recursive formula for the geometric sequence -2, -4, -8, -16, ...
  10. 10.
    Write a recursive formula for the geometric sequence 6, 18, 54, 162, ...
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