SOLUTION: (a) The number n - 4, n + 2, 3n + 1 are in geometrical progression. Find the two possible values of the common ratio.

Question 1153560: (a) The number n - 4, n + 2, 3n + 1 are in geometrical progression. Find the two possible values of the common ratio.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by ikleyn(52784)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Also, keep in mind that in English

            THERE IS NO SUCH a term "geometrical progression".

            There is the term "geometric progression", instead.

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