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In this geometric sequence, what is the common ratio?
104, -52, 26, -13, ...

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-1/2 i chose it and got it right also can you give a like and at least 4 stars thx

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Answer:

-1/2

Explanation:

The ratio is found by dividing the second number by the first:

-52/104 = -1/2

You can verify that this is a "common" ratio by doing the same with successive pairs of numbers:

26/-52 = -1/2

-13/26 = -1/2

The common ratio is -1/2.

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