SOLUTION: Describe the pattern formed in the sequence. 16, -8, 4, -2, 1

Question 828088: Describe the pattern formed in the sequence. 16, -8, 4, -2, 1
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, richwmiller:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Describe the pattern formed in the sequence.
16
16/-2 = -8
-8/-2 = 4
4/-2 = -2
-2/-2 = 1
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1/-2 = -1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
divide by -2

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