Algebra 2 Common Core

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ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 9 - Sequences and Series - 9-3 Geometric Sequences - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 584: 16

Answer

Geometric with a common ratio of $-5$.

Work Step by Step

Check if there is a common ratio by diving two consecutive terms: $\dfrac{-10}{2}$ $=-5$; $\dfrac{50}{-10}$ $=-5$ ; $\dfrac{-250}{50}$ $=-5$. The ratio is constant so this is geometric.The common ratio is $-5$
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