SOLUTION: What is the value of x in the geometric sequence x,2,−12,� ?

SOLUTION: What is the value of x in the geometric sequence x,2,−12,� ?

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Question 1043339: What is the value of x in the geometric sequence x,2,−12,� ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the value of x in the geometric sequence x,2,−12,� ?
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r = -12/2 = -6
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x = 2/r
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x = 2/(-6) = -1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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