Question

HELP!! Is the sequence geometric? If so, identify the common ratio. 2, –4, –16, –36

Answer 1

Divide each pair of adjacent values. Do you get an identical result? If not, it isn't geometric.

Answer 2

-4/2 =
-16/-4 =
-36/-16 =

Answer 3

So the answer would be no right? ha, just making sure :)

Answer 4

Not geometric if those are the correct values of the sequence.

Answer 5

thanks!