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Find the common ratio of the geometric sequence –4, 12, -36,...

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Answer: -3

Explanation:

The common ratio of the geometric sequence –4, 12, -36,... is -3.

12/(-4) =-3

-36/(12) = -3

They both multiply -3 for the next number.

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