SOLUTION: Given the term, -80, and the common ratio, -0.5, write the first 5 terms of the geometric sequence. I don't know why I'm having such trouble with these. Thank you in advanc

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Question 131743:
Given the term, -80, and the common ratio, -0.5, write the first 5 terms of the geometric sequence.
I don't know why I'm having such trouble with these.
Thank you in advance.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-80*-.5=40 for the second term
40*-.5=-20 for the third term
-20*-.5=10 for the fourth term
10*-.5=-5 for the fifth term