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Common ratio
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the constant ratio between consecutive terms
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Example
A common ratio of 1 results in a constant sequence, where all terms are equal.
The common ratio is a crucial parameter in describing the behavior of populations in exponential growth models.
The common ratio of a geometric sequence can be negative, indicating alternating signs between consecutive terms.
When studying exponential functions in algebra, students learn to identify the common ratio in geometric sequences.
The geometric progression of a sequence involves multiplying each term by a common ratio.
