SOLUTION: Sum of second and third is 6, third and fourth is -12. Find the common ratio
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Question 1075177: Sum of second and third is 6, third and fourth is -12. Find the common ratio
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
first term x
common ratio r
Dividing second equation by first equation and simplifying.
--------------- the ratio.
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