Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 6 - Exponential Functions and Sequences - 6.6 - Geometric Sequences - Exercises - Page 336: 5

Answer

The common ratio is $r=-8$.

Work Step by Step

The given sequence is $\frac{3}{8},-3,24,-192,...$ Calculate the ratio between each pair of consecutive terms. $\frac{-3}{3/8}=-8$ $\frac{24}{-3}=-8$ $\frac{-192}{24}=-8$ Hence, the common ratio is $r=-8$.
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