Geometric Sequence

Definition

A geometric sequence is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous term by a constant called the common ratio.

Related terms

Common Ratio: The constant value that is multiplied to each term in a geometric sequence.

Explicit Formula: A formula that allows you to find any term in a geometric sequence using the first term and the common ratio.

Infinite Geometric Series:

The sum of all terms in an infinite geometric sequence.