SOLUTION: Find the next term in the sequence. -1, 1/2, -1/4 ​

Algebra.Com
Question 1149326: Find the next term in the sequence. -1, 1/2, -1/4
​

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the next term in the sequence. -1, 1/2, -1/4
--------------
Any "next term" can be justified.
Is it an arithmetic progression, or geometric?
------
What do you think is the most obvious?

RELATED QUESTIONS

Find the next term in the sequence 1/2, -4,... (answered by checkley75)
Question 1. Increasing or Decreasing 2. Next Term In the Sequence 3. Description of... (answered by greenestamps)
What is the next term in the geometric sequence 16, -4, 1,... (answered by vleith)
What is the next term in the geometric sequence 16, –4, 1, – 1 4 , …... (answered by stanbon)
What is the next term in the geometric sequence 16, –4, 1, {{{-1/4}}} , ...... (answered by Jc0110)
what is the next term in this sequence 1/20, 3/20,... (answered by Cromlix)
What is the next term in the Fibonacci sequence 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,... (answered by MathLover1)
16, –4, 1, –14.... What is the next term in the geometric... (answered by jim_thompson5910)
What is the rule and next term for the sequence -4 -3 -2... (answered by ewatrrr)