Question

is this sequence arithmetic or geometric?
9, -36, 144, -576

Answer 1

its switches signs so most likely it geometric

Answer 2

just a cursory glance tho

Answer 3

times by -3

Answer 4

no
-4 each time

Answer 5

9*-3 = -36?

Answer 6

:)

Answer 7

thanks guys

Answer 8

i just recenly learned the difference myself :)

geometric series have a constant term that is multiplied; arithmetic is well.. a constant theat is added

Answer 9

idea is simple, just divide one term by the previous one. if the answer is a constant it is geometric.

Answer 10

........ now why dint i think of that lol...