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.
Analogy
Imagine you have a jar of candies, and each day you take out twice as many candies as the previous day. The number of candies you have each day forms a geometric sequence.
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.
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