SOLUTION: Determine whether the sequence below is a geometric sequence and, if so, find a formula that describes the sequence. 2, 4, 8, 16, –32, 64, …

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Question 862285: Determine whether the sequence below is a geometric sequence and, if so, find a formula that describes the sequence.
2, 4, 8, 16, –32, 64, …

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
NOT geometric sequence. The NEGATIVE 32 breaks any initial ratio which occurs between the first four terms.
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