To check: if the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric or neither and explain
Answer to Problem 108E
Neither arithmetic nor geometric sequence.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: We have given a sequence
First of all check the differences of next terms to previous terms of the given sequence.
We could see that differences of next terms to previous terms are not same. Therefore, it’s not an Arithmetic sequence.
Now, we need to check for the ratios of next terms to previous terms to determine if it is a geometric sequence.
We could see that ratios of next terms to previous terms are not same. So, it’s not a Geometric sequence.
Therefore, the given sequence is neither arithmetic nor geometric sequence.
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