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Count Repeated Multiplications - Practice 2

A geometric sequence multiplies by the same ratio each step.

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A geometric sequence multiplies by the same ratio each step. Term n equals the first term times ratio^(n - 1). Count the multiplications, not just the term label.

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First term 3 and ratio 2 give 3, 6, 12, 24. Term 4 uses three multiplications by 2.

First term 3 and ratio 2 give 3, 6, 12, 24. Term 4 uses three multiplications by 2.
Worked model: First term 3 and ratio 2 give 3, 6, 12, 24. Term 4 uses three multiplications by 2.
Question 1 A geometric sequence starts at 3 and doubles each term. What is term 2?
Question 2 A geometric sequence starts at 3 and doubles each term. What is term 3?
Question 3 A geometric sequence starts at 3 and doubles each term. What is term 4?
Question 4 A geometric sequence starts at 3 and doubles each term. What is term 5?
Question 5 A geometric sequence starts at 3 and doubles each term. What is term 6?