SOLUTION: x+3, x-15, 24 are the first 3 terms to a geometric sequence, find the values of x.
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Question 754041: x+3, x-15, 24 are the first 3 terms to a geometric sequence, find the values of x.
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Q:
x+3, x-15, 24 are the first 3 terms to a geometric sequence, find the values of x.
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A:
Common ratio, r = = , cross-multiply
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x - 51 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
x = OR
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