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Type the missing number in this sequence -3, -6, -12, , -48

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Answer:

-24

Explanation:

Hey there!

First we need to find the ratio

ratio = -6/-3 = 2

r = 2

-3, -6, -12, ? , -48

T1 = a

T2 = ar

T3 = ar²

T4 = ar³

T5 = ar⁴

And so on...

T1 means first term, T2 means second term

We're finding the fourth term which is T4

Remember T1 = a = -3

So, T4 = ar³

= -3 × 2³

= -3× 8

= -24

Therefore, the fourth unknown term is -24

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