SOLUTION: Three consecutive terms of a geometric sequence are x−3, 6 and x+2. Find the possible values of x.

Question 1193919: Three consecutive terms of a geometric sequence are x−3, 6 and x+2. Find the possible values of x.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Cross-multiply that equation.  It comes out as a 
factorable quadratic equation.  Find both values 
of x.  One is positive and one is negative.

Edwin

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