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Write the next three terms of the geometric sequence where a_1 = - 8 and r = -2

a_1 = -8
a_2 =
a_3 =
a_4 =

Write the next three terms of the geometric sequence where a_1 = - 8 and r = -2 a-example-1

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User Cacois
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Answer:

a_2 = 16

a_3 = -32

a_4 = 64

Explanation:

Multiply each term by r to get the next term.

a_1 = -8

a_2 = -8 × (-2) = 16

a_3 = 16 × (-2) = -32

a_4 = -32 × (-2) = 64

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