Question

A bouncing toy reaches a height of 64 inches at its first peak, 48 inches at its second peak, and 36 inches at its third peak. Which explicit function represents the geometric sequence of the heights of the toy?

f(x) = 48(Five-sixths) Superscript x minus 1
f(x) = 48(three-fourths) Superscript x minus 1
f(x) = 64(three-fourths) Superscript x minus 1
f(x) = 64(Five-sixths) Superscript x minus 1

Answer 1

The correct option is;

f(x) = 64(three-fourths)Superscript x minus 1

Explanation:

The first peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 64 inches

The second peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 48 inches

The third peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 36 inches

Therefore, given that the sequence has a common ratio, r = 48/64 = 36/48 = 3/4

The first term of the sequence, a = The first peak height reached = 64

The xth term of the geometric sequence with general form, xth term = ar⁽ˣ⁻¹⁾

The xth term of the geometric sequence, f(x), is therefore the correct answer is C

Answer 2

The correct option is;

f(x) = 64(three-fourths)Superscript x minus 1

Explanation:

The first peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 64 inches

The second peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 48 inches

The third peak height that the bouncing toy reaches = 36 inches

Therefore, given that the sequence has a common ratio, r = 48/64 = 36/48 = 3/4

The first term of the sequence, a = The first peak height reached = 64

The xth term of the geometric sequence with general form, xth term = ar⁽ˣ⁻¹⁾

The xth term of the geometric sequence, f(x), is therefore, given as follows;

`f(x) = 64 * \left((3)/(4) \right) ^((x - 1))`