Algebra 1 · Functions & Sequences

Geometric Sequence

Algebra 1 · Functions & Sequences

Definition

A geometric sequence is a sequence where each term is multiplied by a constant common ratio.

Examples

  • 3, 6, 12, 24, ... multiplies by 2.
  • 100, 10, 1, ... multiplies by 1/10.

Key rule

Find the next term by multiplying by the common ratio.

Memory hook

Geometric = multiply by the same amount every step.