Question

The first three terms of a geometric sequence are as follows. 6,-12,24. Find the next two terms of the sequence. Give exact values (not decimal approximations)

Answer 1

I know 6+(-12)=-18 and -18+36=24, but im not sure what number comes after

Answer 2

what do you think is the pattern here?

Answer 3

Oh no you went wrong in your step!
this a geometric sequence, we are not adding

Answer 4

im confused then, so i dont know what to do now.

Answer 5

from 6 to -12
what happened! remember in geometric sequence we multiply by a common number to get each term we call it common ratio
can you tell me what is that common ratio here

Answer 6

-2?

Answer 7

correct!
sorry the website was slow

Answer 8

so now we know that each time we multiply by -2 to get the next term
all you need to do is multiply 24 by -2 to get the next term
then what you get multiply it by -2 to get the next term

Answer 9

Give exact values (not decimal approximations) this is just some stupid extra info that has nothing to do with the problem

Answer 10

so -48 and positive 96

Answer 11

Correct!

Answer 12

Cool, thank you!

Answer 13

yw!