What are the next three terms of the geometric sequence 32,-16,8

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What are the next three terms of the geometric sequence 32,-16,8

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In a geometric sequence, to find the common multiplier, divide any term by the one before it. -16/32 = -1/2
So the next three terms are as shown:
32, -16, 8, --4, 2, -1

Hareshkumar Chhelana answered Dec 4, 2018

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-4,2,-1
Just multiply each term by (-1/2)

IlCosmico answered Dec 6, 2018

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