Question

PLEASE HELP!!! 10 PONITS!!

Find the common ratio for the following sequence.

1/2, -1/4, 1/8, -1/16, ...

a.) - 2
b.) - 1/2
c.) 1/2
d.) 2

Answer 1

Answer: b

Explanation: it is one half and negative divided by negative equals positive

Answer 2

b.) - 1/2

Explanation:

The common ratio is found by taking the second term and dividing by the first term

-1/4÷ 1/2

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-1/4 * 2/1

-1/2