SOLUTION: Consider the sequence 16, -8, 4, -2, 1,... a.) Describe the pattern formed in the sequence. b.) Find the next three terms.

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Question 870247: Consider the sequence 16, -8, 4, -2, 1,...
a.) Describe the pattern formed in the sequence.
b.) Find the next three terms.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Check the ratio between between consecutive terms. It IS the same. The term following the 1 is .
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