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MATHEMATICS
Quarter I – Week 4
nth Term, Means, and
Sum of Geometric Sequence

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 Let’s Try
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
______1. Which of the following formulas can be used to find the nth term of a geometric
sequence if the first term and common ratio are known?
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A. an=a1 rn-1 C. an =
𝑎1 +(𝑛−1)𝑑
B. an=a1 + (n–1)d D. an = an-2 + an-1

______2. What is the 5th term of the sequence 4, –12, 36, . . . ?

A. 108 B. 324 C. 972 D. 2916

______3. If the 3rd term is 6 and the common ratio is 2, which of the following is the 13 th
term of the given geometric sequence?
A. 3072 B. 6144 C.12288 D. 24576

______4. In the geometric sequence 6, 12, 24, 48, . . . which term is 768?
A. 5th B. 8th C. 11th D. 14th

______5. The second term of a geometric sequence is 0.75 and its fourth term is 3. What is
the first term?
A. ± 0.375 B. ± 2 C. 2 D. 0.375

______6. If three geometric means are inserted between 1 and 256, which of the following
is the third geometric mean?
A. 4 B. 6 C. 32 D. 64

______7. Which of the following formulas should be used to find the sum of finite
geometric sequence if the first term, the nth term and the common ratio are given?
𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛 𝑎1
A. 𝑆𝑛 = C. 𝑆∞ =
1−𝑟 1−𝑟
𝑎 −𝑎 𝑟 𝑛
B. 𝑆𝑛 = 1 𝑛 D. 𝑆𝑛 = (𝑎𝑛 + 𝑎1 )
1−𝑟 2

______8. What is the sum of the geometric sequence where the first term is 3, the last
term is 46 875 and the common ratio is 5?
A. 58 593 B. 58 594 C. 58 595 D. 58 596

______9. What is the sum of the infinite geometric series ¾, – 9/16, 27/64, –
81/256, . . . ?
A. 3/7 B. 3/4 C. 1 D. 3

______10. Which of the following is the sum of the first 8 terms of the geometric sequence
if the 1st term is 5 and the common ratio is 3?
A. 5465 B. 10935 C. 16400 D. 32805

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 Lesson 1
nth Term of a
Geometric Sequence
MELC: The learners should be able to determine geometric means and nth term of
geometric sequence. M10AL-Ie-1 (Week 4)

Objectives: 1. Identify the terms of a geometric sequence using the listing method and by
formula
2. Determine the nth term of a geometric sequence using the appropriate
formula.
3. Find the geometric means of a geometric sequence.

Let’s Explore and Discover

Suppose a given geometric sequence is 6, 12, 24, 48,

Unlocking of Difficulties 96, 192, . . . I want to find the 25th term, the 30th or
the nth term of the given sequence without using the
The nth term of a listing method. How do I get them? Is there a formula
geometric sequence can that would help?
be found by using the
following formulas: Yes there is a
formula for finding
1. an=a1rn–1
the nth term of a
2. an=amrn–m geometric sequence.
Its an = a1rn – 1
Geometric mean/s is/are where:
terms of a geometric an is the nth term
sequence between two a1 is the 1st term
non–consecutive terms. and r is the common
ratio

In real life, the concept of geometric sequence is very important in the field of
transportation, industries, sports, navigation, carpentry, engineering, medicine, weather,
and business forecasting, especially during the pandemic. Geometric Sequence is an
essential aspect of planning due to its forecasting nature. Do you plan for your future?
Have you ever considered different situations that will be most likely to happen in your
life? How does planning affect your decisions?

The nth term of a geometric sequence can be found by using the following formulas:
1. an=a1rn–1 where an is the nth term, a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio.
2. an=amrn–m where an is the nth term, am is any term between the a1 and an, and r is the
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 common ratio.
Let us have some examples using the two formulas for finding the nth term of the geometric
sequence in comparison, to listing method.

1. Find the 5th term if a1 = – 3 and r = 5.

2. In a geometric sequence 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3, . . . find the 11th term.
3. If a3 = 2 and r = – 3, find the 10th term.
4. Find the r of a geometric sequence if a1 = ½ and the 6th term is 16.
5. What term is 1458 in the geometric sequence 2, 6, 18, . . . ?

Solution:
1. By listing method we have – 3, – 15, – 75, –375 , –1875
Therefore the 5th term is –1875.
By formula we have an = a1rn-1
a5 = – 3(5)5 – 1
a5 = – 3(5)4
a5 = – 3(625)
a5 = – 1875 therefore the 5th term is –1875
2. By listing method we have: 1/9, 1/3, 1, 3 , 9, 27, 81, 243, 729, 2187, 6561
Therefore the 11th term is 6561.
By formula we have an = a1rn-1
a11 = (1/9)(3)11 – 1 since r = an /an – 1 = 3/1 = 3
a11 = (1/9)(3)10
a11 = 1/9(59049)
a11 = 59049/9 or 6561 therefore the 11th is 6561
3. By listing method we have: a1, a2, 2, –6, 18, –54 , 162, –486, 1458, –4374
Therefore the 10th term is –4374.
By formula we have an = amrn-m (this formula is being used because the 1st term
is not given)
a10 = a3r10–3
a10 = 2(–3)10 – 3
a10 = 2(–3)7
a10 = 2(– 2187)
a10 = – 4374 therefore the 9th term is –4374
4. Listing method is not possible because the common ratio is unknown, thus we
will use the formula.
By formula we have:
an = a1rn-1
a6 = (1/2)(r)6 – 1
16 = 0.5(r)5
16/0.5 = r5
32 = r5
(2)5 = r5
2=r therefore the common ratio is 2
5. By listing method, we have: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, 486, 1458
thus 1458 is the 7th term
By formula we have:
an = a1rn-1
1458 = 2(3)n – 1
1458/2 = (3)n – 1
729 = (3)n – 1
(3)6 = (3)n – 1
6=n–1
6+1=n
3
7=n therefore 1478 is the 7th term of
the sequence 2, 6, 18, . . .
To find geometric means between two non – consecutive terms, you need to use your skill
in finding the common ratio of a given geometric sequence. Remember that the common
ratio of this sequence can be solved using the following formulas:
𝑎𝑛 𝑛−1 𝑎𝑛
𝑟= or 𝑟= √𝑎
𝑎𝑛−1 1

Example:
1. Give the missing terms of the geometric sequence below:

12, _____, _____, _____, ______, 37500, 187500

Solution:
To find for the four missing terms between 12 and 37500 we will use the
𝑎
formula 𝑟 = 𝑛 to determine the value of r. Since there are two terms that are
𝑎𝑛−1
consecutively provided namely 37500 and 187500, by substituting to the formula
below, we will arrive at:
𝑎𝑛 187500
𝑟= = =5 thus the geometric means are:
𝑎𝑛−1 37500
12(5) = 60
60(5) = 300
300(5) = 1500
1500(5) = 7500
The four geometric means
between 12 and 37500 are 60,
300, 1500 and 7500

2. Insert two geometric means between 2 and 686.

Solution:

To insert two geometric means between 2 and 686, notice that 2 will be the first term
and 686 will be the fourth term. This sequence will be in this form:
2, ______, ______, 686
𝑛−1 𝑎
Thus, we need to find the common ratio using the formula 𝑟 = √ 𝑎 , where n=4 (four
𝑛
1

4−3 686 3
terms), a1=2, and a4= 686. 𝑟 = √ = √343 = 7. Therefore, the two geometric means
2
between 2 and 686 are:

2(7) = 14 and14(7) = 98
The two geometric means between
2 and 686 are 14 and 98.

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3. What is the geometric mean between 5 and 160?
Solution:

First, set up the given geometric sequence in a listing method. 5, ____, 320.
𝑛−1 𝑎𝑛
Second, solve for the common ratio using the formula 𝑟 = √𝑎
1

𝑛−1 𝑎 3−1 320

𝑟= 𝑛
√𝑎 = √ = √64 = ±8 since the index of the radical expression is
1 5
an even number then, there will be two roots (common ratio)
Third, use the found common ratio to determine the geometric means.
5, 5(±8) = ±40 , 320.
Thus the geometric mean between 5 and 160 are 40 or –40.

4. Find three geometric means between 5 and 405.

Solution:

First, set up the given geometric sequence in a listing method

5, ____, ____,____, 405.
𝑛−1 𝑎𝑛
Second, solve for the common ratio using the formula 𝑟 = √𝑎
1

𝑛−1 𝑎𝑛 5−1405 4
𝑟= √𝑎 = √ = √81 = ±3
1 5
since the index of the radical expression is an even number then, there will be roots
(common ratio).
Third, use the found common ratio to determine the geometric means.

Thus the three geometric means between 5 and 160 are 15, 45 and 135 or

15, – 45 and 135

(Source: Melvin M. Callanta et. al., Mathematics 10: Learner’s Module,

Pasig City: DepEd-IMCS, 2015, 26 - 48.)

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 Let’s Practice

ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Solve each given geometric sequence. Write your

answer in the space provided before each number.

______1. Find the 6th term if a1 = 256 and r = 3/2.

______2. In a geometric sequence 0.0005, 0.005, 0.05, . . . find the 12th term.

______3. If a15 = 5 and r = – 2, find the 20th term.

______4. Find the r of a geometric sequence if a1 = 410 and the 10th term is 7812500.

______5. What term is 93750 in the geometric sequence 6, 30, 150, . . . ?

How did you solve each geometric sequence? Did you use a formula, or did you use the
listing method or both?

Is it advantageous to use a formula or the listing method still or vice versa? Why?

ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Complete the given geometric sequences below by

finding the missing terms. Write your answer on the spaces
provided in each number.

1. 4, 20, _____, _____, _____, 12500 3. 4, _____, _____, – 1372

2. – 3, _____, _____, ______, ______, 96 4. – 6, _____, – 294 , ______, ______, – 100842

How did you solve each geometric sequence?

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 Let’s Do More
ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Solve the following. Write your answer in the
space provided before each number.

_____1. Find the 25th term of a geometric sequence if a1=3, r = 2.

_____2. Find the 9th term if a1 = 256 and the a6 = 25000

_____3. Find the 25th term of the sequence 5/1020, 5/1019, 5/1018, …

_____4. Find the 20th term if the 1st term is 5 and the common ratio is 2.

_____5. Find the 11th term if the 1st term and the 10th term are 39366 and 1024
respectively.

Which problem/s do you find difficult to answer? Why?

How did you solve each geometric sequence? Did you use a formula, or did you use the
listing method or both?

If you used a formula, what formula did you use and why?

ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Solve the following. Write your answer in the

space provided before each number.

_____________________1. Insert 2 geometric means between 2 and 250.

_____________________2. Insert 4 geometric means between – 5 and –5120.

_____________________3. Insert 4 geometric means between 5 and 160.

_____________________4. Insert 5 geometric means between 3 and 12288.

Which problem/s do you find difficult to answer? Why?

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 Let’s Sum It Up

Directions Let us sum up the lesson by completing each statement below.

You may choose your answer from the given choices inside the
box.

Sequence Geometric a1 r n
Listing Method an = a 1 r n–1 an = a m r n–m nth term

I know several methods to find the nth term of a geometric sequence.

1. I can use _________________ method.

2. I can use either of the two formulas to find for the nth term of a geometric sequence.
These formulas are:

a. _______________________ and b. _______________________

𝒏−𝟏 𝒂𝒏
common ratio geometric means 𝒓= √𝒂
𝟏

listing method between two

I know several ways to determine the geometric means between two non – consecutive
geometric terms

First, I begin by setting up the given geometric sequence in a ____________

Then, I solve for the ___________ using the formula ______________

After that, I use the identified ____________ to determine the____________ between ______
non – consecutive geometric terms.

Finally, I have determined the _______________ between ______ non – consecutive

geometric terms.

By doing these steps and procedures, I can determine the geometric means
_________ two non – consecutive geometric term.

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 Lesson 2
Sum of Terms
of Geometric Sequence
MELC: The learners should be able to find the sum of the terms of a given finite or infinite
geometric sequence. M10AL-Ie-2 (Week 4)
Objectives: 1. State the formulas in finding the sum of the terms of a given finite or
infinite geometric sequences.
2. Identify whether the sum of infinite geometric sequence exists or does not
exist.
3. Find the sum of the terms of the given finite or infinite geometric sequence
using the appropriate formula.

Let’s Explore and Discover

Unlocking of Difficulties Suppose I want to find the Yes, there are

sum of the terms in a formulas in
The nth term of a
geometric sequence, is there finding the terms
geometric sequence can
a formula to do this like we of geometric
be found by using the
following formulas: had in arithmetic sequence? sequence.

1. 𝑆 𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟𝑛
𝑛= 1−𝑟

2. 𝑆𝑛=𝑎1 −𝑎𝑛𝑟
1−𝑟

3. 𝑆∞ = 𝑎1
1−𝑟

The sum of the terms of a geometric sequence can be found using the following formulas:

1. 𝑆 𝑎 −𝑎 𝑟𝑛 2. 𝑆𝑛=𝑎1−𝑎𝑛𝑟
𝑛= 1 1 1−𝑟
1−𝑟

Where: Sn is the sum of n terms, Where: Sn is the sum of n terms,

a1 is the first term, a1 is the first term,
r is the common ratio and an is the nth term and
n is the number of terms. r is common ratio.

The third formula was derived from the first formula. If the common ratio ( r ) is greater
than 1 or less than –1 the value of rn gets larger and larger or gets smaller and smaller so
the value of the sum of the infinite geometric sequence also becomes larger and larger or
becomes smaller and smaller, so the sum does not exist and becomes undefine.

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But if the value of
the common ratio 3. 𝑆∞= 𝑎1
1−𝑟
( r ) is between 1
and – 1, the value
of rn becomes zero Where: S∞ is the sum of infinite terms,
as n increases to a1 is the first term, and
infinity (∞). With r is common ratio whose value is between –1 and 1.
this we can say
that the sum of infinite geometric sequence exist if and only if the value of the common ratio
( r ) is between 1 and – 1 and the formula for this is derived as follows.
𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛 𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 ∞ 𝑎1 −𝑎1 (0)
From 𝑆𝑛 = becomes 𝑆∞ = and since r∞ = 0, then 𝑆∞ = , thus
1−𝑟 1−𝑟 1−𝑟
𝑎1 −0
𝑆∞ = , therefore the formula for the sum of infinite geometric sequence if the common
1−𝑟
𝒂𝟏
ratio is between 1 and – 1 is 𝑺∞ =
𝟏−𝒓

Let us have some example in using the two formulas for finding the sum of term of the
geometric sequence and in comparison, to listing method.
Examples: Solve as required.
1. Find the sum of the seven terms of a geometric sequence whose first term and common
ratio are 2 and 5 respectively.
2. Find the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence from 2 to 32768 with a common
ratio of 4.
3. Find the sum of an infinite geometric sequence whose first three terms are
a. 8, 4, 2, … b. 40, 100, 250, … c. 3, – 6, 12, …

Solutions:
1. By listing method, we have:
2+10+50+250+1250+6250+31250 = 39062, thus the sum of the seven terms of a
geometric sequence whose first term and common ratio are 2 and 5 respectively is
39062.

By formula:
Since the first, the number terms and the common ratio is known, the sum can be
𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛
found by using the formula 𝑆𝑛 = .
1−𝑟

By substituting the known value of a1, r, and n in the formula and then evaluating it,
the sum of the seven terms of a geometric sequence whose first term and common
ratio are 2 and 5 respectively will be solve as follows:
𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛 2−2(5)7 2−2(78125) 2−156250 −156248
𝑆𝑛 = = = = = = 39062.
1−𝑟 1−5 −4 −4 −4

2. By listing method, we have:

2 + 8 + 32 + 128 + 512 + 2048 + 8192 + 32768 = 43690, thus the sum of the terms of
a geometric sequence from 2 to 32768 with a common ratio of 4 is 43690

By formula:
Since the first term, the last term and the common ratio are already known, we will
𝑎 −𝑎 𝑟
use the formula 𝑆𝑛 = 1 𝑛 .
1−𝑟

By substituting the known value of a1, an, and r in the formula and then evaluating it,
the sum of the terms of a geometric sequence from 2 to 32768 with a common ratio
of 4 will be solve as follows:

𝑎1 −𝑎𝑛 𝑟 2−(32768)(4) 2−131072 −131070

𝑆𝑛 = = = = = 43690.
1−𝑟 1−4 −3 −3 10
 Solutions:
3. We cannot use the listing method here because the number of terms of the geometric
sequence to be added is infinite.

By formula:
a. Since the common ratio of the geometric sequence 8, 4, 2, … is 0.5 which is
𝑎
between –1 and 1, the sum can be found by using the formula 𝑆∞ = 1 .
1−𝑟

By substituting the known value of a1 and r in the formula and then evaluating it,
the sum of the infinite terms of the geometric sequence 8, 4, 2, … will be solve as
follows:
𝑎1 8 8
𝑆𝑛 = = = = 16.
1−𝑟 1−0.5 0.5

b. Since the common ratio of the geometric sequence 40, 100, 250, … is 2.5 which is
greater than 1, the sum is undefine.

c. Since the common ratio of the geometric sequence 3, – 6, 12, … is – 2, which is

less – 1, the sum is undefine.

(Source: Melvin M. Callanta et. al., Mathematics 10: Learner’s Module,

Pasig City: DepEd-IMCS, 2015, 26 - 48.)

Let’s Practice

Directions: Give the appropriate formula in finding the sum of

ACTIVITY 1 each given geometric sequence. Write A if the appropriate formula
is 𝑆 𝑎1−𝑎1𝑟𝑛 and B if the appropriate formula is 𝑆𝑛=𝑎1−𝑎𝑛𝑟 . Write
𝑛= 1−𝑟
1−𝑟
your answer in the space provided before each number.

______1. Find the sum of 5, 10, 20, . . ., 5120

______2. Find the sum of the first eight terms of 10935, 3645, 1215, . . . ,

______3. Find the sum of the first five terms of a geometric sequence whose a1 and a5
are 1024 and 40000 respectively.

______4. Find sum of the first 10 terms of a geometric sequence if a1 = 410 and the
common ratio is 5/4.

How do you determine which of the two formulas is appropriate in finding the sum of the
terms of each given geometric sequence?

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 Directions: Determine if the sum of the infinite terms of the given
ACTIVITY 2 geometric sequences exist or does not exist. Write A if it exists
and B if it does not. Write your answer on the spaces provide
before each number.

_______1. 5, 10, 20, . . . , _______5. 10935, 3645, 1215, . . . ,

_______2. 5, 15, 45, . . . , _______6. 0.08, 0.8, . . . ,

_______3. 9, – 36, 144, . . . , _______7. 45, 25, 125/9, …

_______4. 200, –150, 112.5, … _______8. 40, 100, 250, …

How did you determine if the sum of the infinite terms of the given geometric sequences
exist of not?

Let’s Do More

ACTIVITY 1 Directions: Solve the following. Write your answer in the

space provided before each number.

______1. Find the sum of 5, 10, 20, . . . , 5120

______2. Find the sum of the first eight terms of 10935, 3645, 1215, . . . ,

______3. Find the sum of the first five terms of a geometric sequence whose a 1 and a5
are 1024 and 40000 respectively.

______4. Find sum of the first 10 terms of a geometric sequence if a1 = 410 and the
common ratio is 5/4.

______5. 200, –150, 112.5, … ∞

______6. 40, 100, 250, … ∞

Which problem/s do you find difficult to answer? Why?

How did you solve the sum of the terms of each geometric sequence? Did you use a
formula, or did you use the listing method or both? Why?

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 ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Solve the following problems. Write your answer
in simplest form on the space provided in each number/letter.

1. Find n and a1 if Sn = 750, r=2, an=400 Answer: n = _____________

a1 = _____________
2. The sum of the geometric sequence is 682, where the last term is 512 and
the common ratio is 4. Find the first term. Answer: a1 = _____________

3.How many terms must be added in a geometric sequence to get the sum of
43,690 where a1=2 and r=4? Answer: _____________ terms

Which problem/s do you find difficult to answer? Why?

How did you solve each problem? Did you use a formula, or did you use the listing
method or both?

If you use a formula, what formula did you use and why?

Let’s Sum It Up
Directions Let us sum up the lesson by completing each statement below.
You may choose your answer from the given choices inside the
box.

𝒂𝟏 −𝒂𝟏 𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝟏 −𝒂𝒏 𝒓 𝒂 𝟏
𝑺𝒏 = 𝑺𝒏 = 𝑺∞ = 𝟏−𝒓 listing method
𝟏−𝒓 𝟏−𝒓

1 –1 two
I know several methods to find the sum of n terms geometric sequence.
1. I can use _________________ method.
2. I can use two formulas to find the sum of n terms geometric sequence. These formulas
are _______________________ and _______________________

3. I know that the sum of the infinite geometric sequence exists if and only if the common
ratio is between ____ and _____. The formula for the sum of the infinite geometric
sequence is _____________

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 Let’s Assess
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

_____1. Which of the following formulas will be used to find the nth term of a geometric
sequence if a term but not the first term and common ratio is known?
1
A. an=a1 rn-1 C. an =
𝑎1 +(𝑛−1)𝑑
B. an=am r n–m D. an = an-2 + an-1

______2. What is the 6th term of the sequence 4, –12, 36, . . . ?

A. –108 B. –324 C. –972 D. –2916

______3. If the 3rd term is 6 and the common ratio is 2, which of the following is the 13 th
term of the given geometric sequence?
A. 3072 B.6144 C.12288 D. 24576

______4. In the geometric sequence 6, 12, 24, 48, . . . which term is 6144?
A. 5th B. 8th C. 11th D. 14th

______5. The second term of a geometric sequence is 0.75 and its fourth term is 3. What is
the common ratio?
A. ± 0.375 B. ± 2 C. 2 D. 0.375

______6. If three geometric means are inserted between 1 and 256, which of the following
is the first geometric mean?
A. – 4 B. – 6 C. – 32 D. – 64

______7. Which of the following formula should be used to find the sum of the first n terms
of a finite geometric sequence if the first term and the common ratio are given?
𝑎1 −𝑎1 𝑟 𝑛 𝑎1
A. 𝑆𝑛 = C. 𝑆∞ =
1−𝑟 1−𝑟
𝑎1 −𝑎𝑛 𝑟 𝑛
B. 𝑆𝑛 = D. 𝑆𝑛 = (𝑎𝑛 + 𝑎1 )
1−𝑟 2

______8. What is the sum of the geometric sequence where the first term is 3, the last
term is 46 875 and the common ratio is 5?
A. 58 593 B. 58 594 C. 58 595 D. 58 596

______9. What is the sum of the infinite geometric series ¾, – 9/16, 27/64, –
81/256, . . . ?
A. 3/7 B. 3/4 C. 1 D. 3

______10. Which of the following is the sum of the first 8 terms of the geometric sequence
if the 1st term is 5 and the common ratio is 3?
A. 5465 B. 10935 C. 16400 D. 32805

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 Answer Key
Let’s Try: 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. A
6. D 7. B 8. A 9. A 10. C

Lesson 1
Let’s Practice:
Activity 1 1. 1944 2. 50000000 3. – 160 4. 5/4 5. 7th
Activity 2 1. 100, 500, 2500 3. – 28, 196
2. 6, – 12, 24, – 48 4. – 42, –2058, –14406

Let’s Do More:
Activity 1 1. 50331648 3. 50000 5. 2048
2. 390625 4. 2621440
Activity 2 1. 10, 50 3. 10, 20, 40, 80
2. – 20, – 80, – 320, – 1280 4. ±12, 48, ±192, 768, ±3072

Let’s Sum It Up:

1. listing method 2.a. an=a1rn–1 2.b. an=amrn–m
or (2.a. an=amrn–m 2.b. an=a1rn–1)
First, I begin by setting up the given geometric sequence in a listing method
𝒏−𝟏 𝒂 𝒂𝒏
Then, I solve for the common ratio using the formula 𝒓 = √𝒂 or 𝒓 = 𝒂
𝒏
𝟏 𝒏−𝟏

After that, I use the identified common ratio to determine the geometric means
between two non – consecutive geometric terms.
Finally, have determined the geometric means between two non – consecutive
geometric
Lesson 2 terms.
Let’s
ByPractice:
doing these steps and procedures, I can determine the geometric means between
two Activity 1 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. A
non – consecutive geometric terms.
Activity 2 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. B
Let’s Do More:
Activity 1 1. 10235 3. 65984 and 28864 5. 800/7
2. 16400 4. 34868196 6. The sum does not exist

Activity 2 1. n=4, a1=50 2. a1= 5 3. 7

Let’s Sum It Up
1. listing method 2. a. 𝑺 𝒂 −𝒂 𝒓 𝒏 2.b. 𝑺𝒏=𝒂𝟏−𝒂𝒏𝒓 3. – 1 and 1 , 𝑺∞= 𝒂𝟏
𝒏= 𝟏 𝟏−𝒓𝟏 𝟏−𝒓 𝟏−𝒓

2. a. 𝑺𝒏=𝒂𝟏−𝒂𝒏𝒓 2.b. 𝑺 𝒂 −𝒂 𝒓 𝒏
𝟏−𝒓 𝒏= 𝟏 𝟏−𝒓𝟏

Let’s Assess: 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. C

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