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  • 20-07-2018
  • Mathematics
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If the second term in a geometric sequence is -8 and the common ratio is 2, what is the value of the third term?

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Porshia
Porshia Porshia
  • 20-07-2018

Answer is -16

The common ratio in a geometric sequence is what each number is multiplied by to continue the sequence. -8 x 2 = -16

This would be the first five terms:

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

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Caseymaebaldwin
Caseymaebaldwin Caseymaebaldwin
  • 10-12-2019

Answer:

The answer is -16. Hope I helped.

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