SOLUTION: The first three terms of a geometric sequence are as follows. -4,20,-100 Find the next two terms of this sequence.

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Question 774106: The first three terms of a geometric sequence are as follows.
-4,20,-100
Find the next two terms of this sequence.

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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The -th term is . Note: You are given terms 0, 1, and 2 and you need terms 3 and 4

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Answer by zkiya_(6)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ratio: -5
u1 =-4
u2 = u1ืratio=-4ื-5=20
u4 = 100ื-5=-500
u5 = -500ื-5=2500

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