Question 581929
x, x+2, and x+3 are consecutive terms of a geometric sequence and find the common ratio r of the sequence.
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Solve: (x+2)/x = (x+3)/(x+2)
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x(x+3) = (x+2)^2
x^2+3x = x^2+4x+4
x = -4
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Common ratio = -4
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cheers,
Stan H.