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Exponential Sequences

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How is each term in an exponential sequence found?

By multiplying the previous term by the same number

What is the name of the number you multiply by each time in an exponential sequence?

Common ratio

In the sequence $2, 6, 18, 54, 162$ , what is the common ratio?

$3$

In the sequence $2, 6, 18, 54, 162$ , what is $18 \times 3$ equal to?

$54$

Why do exponential sequences grow or shrink quickly?

Because you repeatedly multiply

Which of these is an exponential sequence?

$5, 15, 45, 135$

At Junior Cycle, what types must you distinguish exponential sequences from?

Linear and quadratic sequences

If a sequence has first term $4$ and common ratio $2$ , what is the second term?

$8$

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