What kind of sequence is this?

1, 8, 64, 512, ...

arithmetic

geometric

both

neither
You answered:
arithmetic
remember
In an arithmetic sequence, there is a constant difference between
consecutive terms. This means that you can always get from one
term to the next by adding or subtracting the same number.

In a geometric sequence, there is a constant multiplier between
consecutive terms. This means that you can always get from one
term to the next by multiplying or dividing by the same number.

The only way a sequence can be both arithmetic and geometric is if
it repeats the same number over and over again.
solve
First check if the sequence is arithmetic. There is not a constant
difference between consecutive terms. So, the sequence is not
arithmetic.
1, 8, 64, 512, ...

+ 7 + 56 + 448


Next check if the sequence is geometric. There is a constant
multiplier of 8 between consecutive terms. So, the sequence is
geometric.
1, 8, 64, 512, ...


8

8

8


So, the sequence is only geometric.