Question

What is the common ratio between successive terms in the sequence?

2, 4, 8, -16, 32, -64,
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2

Answer 1

Explanation:

`r = (4)/(2) \\ r = 2`

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

The "common ratio" is the number you multiply a term by to get the next term.

-4 = 2 x -2

8 = -4 x -2

-16 = 8 x -2