The General Term of a Sequence Is Given $$a _ { n } = 5 ^ { n }$$

question 142

Multiple Choice

The general term of a sequence is given. Determine whether the given sequence is arithmetic, geometric, or neither. If the sequence is arithmetic, find the common difference; if it is geometric, find the common ratio.
- $$a _ { n } = 5 ^ { n }$$

• A) geometric, \(r = 5\)
• B) arithmetic, \(\mathrm { d } = 5\)
• C) geometric, \(r = 6\)
• D) neither

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