What is the common ratio of the sequence? -2, 6, -18, 54,...
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the geometric sequence:
-2, 6, -18, 54
1st term = -2
2nd term = 6
Determine the common ratio:
Solution:
In order to determine the common ratio, we simply need to divide the second term by the first term.
Common Ratio = 2nd term/1st term
Common Ratio = 6/ -2
Common Ratio = -3
Final answer:
Common Ratio = -3
Answered on
Given the sequence:
-2, 6, -18, 54..
Determine the common ratio.
Solution:
In order to determine the common ratio, we simply needed to divide the 2nd term by the first term.
Common Ratio = 2nd term/1st term
Common Ratio = 6/-2
Common Ratio = -3
Final answer:
Common Ratio = -3